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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc

SL 9009MOT history

SL 9009 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
72,482 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SL 9009
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
27 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SL 9009 was last recorded at 72,482 miles on 28 May 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,457 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,482 miles
  • 2025 – 72,457 miles
  • 2023 – 72,345 miles
  • 2022 – 72,181 miles
  • 2021 – 72,151 miles
  • 2020 – 70,948 miles
  • 2019 – 69,769 miles
  • 2018 – 69,240 miles
  • 2017 – 68,898 miles
  • 2016 – 65,819 miles
  • 2015 – 64,507 miles
  • 2014 – 63,766 miles
  • 2013 – 63,301 miles
  • 2012 – 61,932 miles
  • 2010 – 59,556 miles
  • 2009 – 57,767 miles
  • 2008 – 57,159 miles
  • 2007 – 55,930 miles
  • 2006 – 52,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,482 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust system heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,482 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,482 miles
    Test number
    868986793684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,457 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    454301768561
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  3. Pass72,345 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    453282397704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass72,181 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,181 miles
    Test number
    484215113843
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear lower suspension arms have a plastic cover limiting inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass72,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    932118101334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail72,151 miles (+1,203)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    768768881791
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,948 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,948 miles
    Test number
    631929395489
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
  8. Fail70,947 miles (+1,178)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    977940375858
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
  9. Pass69,769 miles (+529)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    480489722431
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass69,240 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    104948165985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,898 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    961156308760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass65,819 miles (+1,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    491905256702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust has slight corrosion
  13. Pass64,507 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    265778645075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,766 miles
    Test number
    486981854098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,766 miles (+465)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,766 miles
    Test number
    866318644026
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass63,301 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,301 miles
    Test number
    289976753046
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise near side front flasher lens broken but not showing white light
  17. Fail63,301 miles (+1,369)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,301 miles
    Test number
    566026053054
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise near side front flasher lens broken but not showing white light
  18. Pass61,932 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,932 miles
    Test number
    655718752066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,556 miles (+1,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    330399060005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass57,767 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    204316759085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,159 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,159 miles
    Test number
    821589078000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,930 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    684669627130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    854183226128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SL 9009

What vehicle is registration SL 9009 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SL 9009 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Mar 1995. 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 9009 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SL 9009 is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on SL 9009?
The MOT on SL 9009 is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SL 9009 done?
SL 9009 was recorded at 72,482 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,010 miles a year.
Has SL 9009 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SL 9009 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on SL 9009 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 9009 find?
SL 9009 passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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