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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V686 XBDMOT history

V686 XBD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,215 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 XBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 XBD was last recorded at 101,215 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,835 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,380 miles
Average per year
2,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,215 miles
  • 2025 – 99,835 miles
  • 2024 – 98,616 miles
  • 2023 – 97,771 miles
  • 2022 – 97,761 miles
  • 2021 – 97,645 miles
  • 2020 – 97,549 miles
  • 2019 – 96,097 miles
  • 2018 – 93,957 miles
  • 2017 – 92,346 miles
  • 2016 – 89,679 miles
  • 2015 – 87,247 miles
  • 2013 – 86,050 miles
  • 2012 – 84,525 miles
  • 2011 – 83,598 miles
  • 2010 – 79,449 miles
  • 2009 – 68,234 miles
  • 2008 – 65,287 miles
  • 2007 – 53,281 miles
  • 2006 – 45,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    642708027725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail101,215 miles (+1,380)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    936964746499
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass99,835 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,835 miles
    Test number
    210852436434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,616 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,616 miles
    Test number
    110082062466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail98,570 miles (+799)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,570 miles
    Test number
    722585158092
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass97,771 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,771 miles
    Test number
    958991895038
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all steering/suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  7. Fail97,770 miles (+9)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,770 miles
    Test number
    389182110085
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all steering/suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  8. Pass97,761 miles (+116)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,761 miles
    Test number
    955074072092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust det
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to steering/suspension components
    • AdvisoryN/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

  9. Pass97,645 miles (+96)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,645 miles
    Test number
    711604492644
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded at rear near pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

  10. Pass97,549 miles (+1,452)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    221563344985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to steering/suspension components
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass96,097 miles (+2,140)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,097 miles
    Test number
    317259183845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to steering/suspension items
    • AdvisoryN/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

  12. Pass93,957 miles (+1,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    229139342003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

  13. Pass92,346 miles (+2,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,346 miles
    Test number
    351865334839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust det
    • AdvisoryN/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

  14. Pass89,679 miles (+2,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,679 miles
    Test number
    663709399332
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  15. Pass87,247 miles (+1,197)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,247 miles
    Test number
    195715165433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s front fog lamp inop
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  16. Pass86,050 miles (+1,525)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    656550933370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust det
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass84,525 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,525 miles
    Test number
    227254502379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,598 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,598 miles
    Test number
    315974151398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal- start to crack
    • NoteNsr brake disc - rusty
    • NoteScreen wash reservoir - cap missing

  19. Fail83,598 miles (+4,149)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,598 miles
    Test number
    558780951330
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal- start to crack
    • NoteNsr brake disc - rusty
    • NoteScreen wash reservoir - cap missing

  20. Pass79,449 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,449 miles
    Test number
    962286130391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,238 miles (+11,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    962258660097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,234 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,234 miles
    Test number
    624354689094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,287 miles (+12,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    334718658054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass53,281 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,281 miles
    Test number
    373955387068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    184390816105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,281 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    251409306156
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCar looks to have been repaired to n/s frount ok for m.o.t

Questions about V686 XBD

Does V686 XBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 XBD is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V686 XBD?
The MOT on V686 XBD is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V686 XBD done?
V686 XBD was recorded at 101,215 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 2,728 miles a year.
Has V686 XBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 XBD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V686 XBD 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 V686 XBD find?
V686 XBD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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