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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,513 cc

V12 FGCMOT history

V12 FGC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

V12 FGC black 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,409 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 FGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 FGC was last recorded at 49,409 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,133 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,409 miles
  • 2025 – 49,133 miles
  • 2024 – 48,656 miles
  • 2023 – 48,272 miles
  • 2022 – 47,549 miles
  • 2021 – 46,463 miles
  • 2020 – 44,342 miles
  • 2019 – 41,096 miles
  • 2018 – 38,424 miles
  • 2017 – 36,206 miles
  • 2016 – 31,852 miles
  • 2015 – 28,888 miles
  • 2014 – 25,758 miles
  • 2013 – 24,547 miles
  • 2012 – 23,470 miles
  • 2011 – 20,654 miles
  • 2010 – 19,064 miles
  • 2009 – 17,590 miles
  • 2008 – 14,080 miles
  • 2007 – 8,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,409 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,409 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    983144380840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,133 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    628695884477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    506799032687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail48,656 miles (+27)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    679472797356
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail48,629 miles (+357)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    856571217332
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass48,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    625132262559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,272 miles (+723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    210945550056
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass47,549 miles (+1,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,549 miles
    Test number
    145818001035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,463 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    456583783195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,342 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,342 miles
    Test number
    425000205549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,096 miles (+2,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    951985143285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass38,424 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    999902885605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,206 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,206 miles
    Test number
    291313323197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,852 miles (+2,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    167071295758
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber has slight play in the lower attachment

  15. Pass28,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    209257865121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rear hub suport bushes

  16. Fail28,888 miles (+3,130)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    207146665182
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in rear hub suport bushes

  17. Pass25,758 miles (+1,211)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,758 miles
    Test number
    877669544169
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres uneven wear inside edge scrubbed

  18. Pass24,547 miles (+1,077)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,547 miles
    Test number
    259056053405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres uneven wear

  19. Pass23,470 miles (+2,816)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,470 miles
    Test number
    347868852102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass20,654 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,654 miles
    Test number
    505725651192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,064 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,064 miles
    Test number
    454223160199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,590 miles
    Test number
    220973069499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Fail17,590 miles (+3,510)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,590 miles
    Test number
    914396259154
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass14,080 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,080 miles
    Test number
    393448728235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,942 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    8,942 miles
    Test number
    731408277133
    • NoteVehicle has been involved in heavy front end accident

  26. Fail8,942 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,942 miles
    Test number
    900447877198
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V12 FGC

Does V12 FGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 FGC is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 FGC?
The MOT on V12 FGC is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 FGC done?
V12 FGC was recorded at 49,409 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has V12 FGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 FGC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 FGC 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 V12 FGC find?
V12 FGC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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