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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

V9 JFYMOT history

V9 JFY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

V9 JFY silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,609 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 JFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 JFY was last recorded at 55,609 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,761 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
848 miles
Average per year
1,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,609 miles
  • 2025 – 54,761 miles
  • 2024 – 50,144 miles
  • 2023 – 49,328 miles
  • 2022 – 48,431 miles
  • 2021 – 47,047 miles
  • 2020 – 44,425 miles
  • 2019 – 42,641 miles
  • 2018 – 37,018 miles
  • 2017 – 34,182 miles
  • 2016 – 30,351 miles
  • 2015 – 28,217 miles
  • 2014 – 26,232 miles
  • 2013 – 25,324 miles
  • 2012 – 25,031 miles
  • 2011 – 24,533 miles
  • 2010 – 24,160 miles
  • 2009 – 24,033 miles
  • 2008 – 23,893 miles
  • 2007 – 23,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,609 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,609 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    175515051996
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass54,761 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,761 miles
    Test number
    103002604400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,144 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    50,144 miles
    Test number
    196632303849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,328 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    384850960908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,431 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    667881879668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,047 miles (+2,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    528218771287
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass44,425 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,425 miles
    Test number
    698473824151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    698607599564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,641 miles (+5,623)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    503540129438
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass37,018 miles (+2,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    586978247758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

  11. Pass34,182 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,182 miles
    Test number
    571747257872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,351 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    241950226539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,350 miles (+41)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,350 miles
    Test number
    173116712173
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail30,309 miles (+2,092)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,309 miles
    Test number
    864635475248
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass28,217 miles (+1,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    846865965041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass26,232 miles (+908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,232 miles
    Test number
    195627984089
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front suspension feels very soft, but no leaks apparent.

  17. Pass25,324 miles (+293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,324 miles
    Test number
    145374883090
    • NoteSlight cut in offside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring deactivated

  18. Pass25,031 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,031 miles
    Test number
    546816082091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,533 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,533 miles
    Test number
    189468181417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,160 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,160 miles
    Test number
    700631690068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,033 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,033 miles
    Test number
    584423899002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,980 miles (+87)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,980 miles
    Test number
    151177589080
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  23. Pass23,893 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,893 miles
    Test number
    150628988045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,409 miles
    Test number
    311134207103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V9 JFY

Does V9 JFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 JFY is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 JFY?
The MOT on V9 JFY is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 JFY done?
V9 JFY was recorded at 55,609 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 1,672 miles a year.
Has V9 JFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 JFY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on V9 JFY 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 V9 JFY find?
V9 JFY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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