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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

SL 7459MOT history

SL 7459 is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

SL 7459 blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,880 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SL 7459
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SL 7459 was last recorded at 75,880 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,875 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,880 miles
  • 2024 – 75,718 miles
  • 2022 – 75,661 miles
  • 2021 – 75,335 miles
  • 2019 – 75,170 miles
  • 2017 – 74,529 miles
  • 2016 – 71,822 miles
  • 2015 – 67,804 miles
  • 2014 – 65,827 miles
  • 2013 – 63,708 miles
  • 2012 – 59,625 miles
  • 2011 – 57,333 miles
  • 2010 – 55,138 miles
  • 2009 – 51,803 miles
  • 2007 – 49,910 miles
  • 2006 – 44,030 miles
  • 2005 – 38,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,880 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,880 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,880 miles
    Test number
    543179469653
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,875 miles (+157)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,875 miles
    Test number
    845322898191
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongy (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,718 miles (+57)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    976324287107
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,661 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,661 miles
    Test number
    412246451621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass75,335 miles (+165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    342218297620
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass75,170 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    140388314059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,529 miles (+2,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    754791447569
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass71,822 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    769022807755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,801 miles (+3,997)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    517918346837
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  10. Pass67,804 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,804 miles
    Test number
    387775905416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,827 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    686867594122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,708 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    715580593124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,625 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,625 miles
    Test number
    149035562049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,333 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    597734771086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,330 miles (+2,192)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,330 miles
    Test number
    436133471073
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,138 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,138 miles
    Test number
    411620990068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,803 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,803 miles
    Test number
    562547459030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    243252507390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,905 miles (+5,875)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,905 miles
    Test number
    593762907363
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  20. Pass44,030 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    311425106324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,366 miles
    Test number
    934856005338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SL 7459

What vehicle is registration SL 7459 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SL 7459 on a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Dec 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SL 7459 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SL 7459 is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SL 7459?
The MOT on SL 7459 is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SL 7459 done?
SL 7459 was recorded at 75,880 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
Has SL 7459 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SL 7459 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on SL 7459 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on SL 7459 find?
SL 7459 passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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