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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

W685 WGFMOT history

W685 WGF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

W685 WGF silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,403 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 WGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 WGF was last recorded at 77,403 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,403 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,403 miles
  • 2025 – 75,182 miles
  • 2024 – 73,268 miles
  • 2023 – 71,550 miles
  • 2022 – 68,940 miles
  • 2021 – 67,281 miles
  • 2019 – 64,552 miles
  • 2018 – 62,566 miles
  • 2017 – 60,660 miles
  • 2016 – 58,538 miles
  • 2014 – 55,385 miles
  • 2013 – 51,883 miles
  • 2012 – 50,049 miles
  • 2011 – 45,895 miles
  • 2010 – 43,740 miles
  • 2009 – 41,729 miles
  • 2008 – 39,594 miles
  • 2007 – 36,852 miles
  • 2006 – 33,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,403 miles
    Test number
    976840498131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,403 miles (+2,221)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,403 miles
    Test number
    301878226308
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    571268640283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,182 miles (+1,914)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    413364122213
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,268 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,268 miles
    Test number
    683988133269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,550 miles (+2,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,550 miles
    Test number
    323170808064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,940 miles
    Test number
    382595766755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail68,940 miles (+1,659)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,940 miles
    Test number
    205603317232
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    445673689932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail67,281 miles (+2,729)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    934133827008
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,552 miles (+1,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,552 miles
    Test number
    954311506329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,566 miles (+1,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,566 miles
    Test number
    385426530121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass60,660 miles (+2,122)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,660 miles
    Test number
    278859380620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush spring mount arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,538 miles (+3,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    919325384482
    • AdvisoryRear tyres beginning to perish and crack

  15. Pass55,385 miles (+3,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    528302154260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass51,883 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    375524493000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,049 miles (+4,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,049 miles
    Test number
    846450892002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass45,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    118221561016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail45,895 miles (+2,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    169621861419
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,740 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,740 miles
    Test number
    700262480063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass41,729 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    183587859097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,594 miles (+2,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,594 miles
    Test number
    632933958020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass36,852 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    822560667091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    583556346094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about W685 WGF

Does W685 WGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W685 WGF is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W685 WGF?
The MOT on W685 WGF is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W685 WGF done?
W685 WGF was recorded at 77,403 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 2,178 miles a year.
Has W685 WGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 WGF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on W685 WGF 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 W685 WGF find?
W685 WGF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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