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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

SYD 125MOT history

SYD 125 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,118 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SYD 125
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SYD 125 was last recorded at 83,118 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,837 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,281 miles
Average per year
5,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,118 miles
  • 2025 – 80,837 miles
  • 2024 – 77,321 miles
  • 2023 – 76,216 miles
  • 2022 – 74,831 miles
  • 2021 – 73,568 miles
  • 2020 – 72,662 miles
  • 2019 – 68,617 miles
  • 2018 – 65,541 miles
  • 2017 – 59,831 miles
  • 2016 – 49,717 miles
  • 2015 – 30,968 miles
  • 2014 – 27,075 miles
  • 2013 – 14,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,118 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,118 miles (+2,281)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    650835554296
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,837 miles (+3,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,837 miles
    Test number
    612307184091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass77,321 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,321 miles
    Test number
    822965334901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,216 miles (+1,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    129026851987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWeak windscreen washers

  5. Pass74,831 miles (+1,263)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    564967290262
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,568 miles (+906)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,568 miles
    Test number
    428445087387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

  7. Pass72,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    340348796822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,662 miles (+4,045)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    490889767073
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass68,617 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,617 miles
    Test number
    690423514222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,541 miles
    Test number
    572482428875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail65,541 miles (+5,710)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,541 miles
    Test number
    991995561596
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass59,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    927719517129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,812 miles (+10,095)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    836761940736
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,717 miles
    Test number
    806240569004
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail49,717 miles (+18,749)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,717 miles
    Test number
    834530957866
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass30,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,968 miles
    Test number
    197354655443
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail30,968 miles (+3,893)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,968 miles
    Test number
    447414055015
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,075 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    149480284455
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail27,075 miles (+12,682)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    295240784038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass14,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,393 miles
    Test number
    887815083053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SYD 125

What vehicle is registration SYD 125 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SYD 125 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 2009. 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 SYD 125 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SYD 125 is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SYD 125?
The MOT on SYD 125 is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SYD 125 done?
SYD 125 was recorded at 83,118 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,297 miles a year.
Has SYD 125 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SYD 125 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on SYD 125 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 SYD 125 find?
SYD 125 passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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