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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

X18 BTCMOT history

X18 BTC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

X18 BTC silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
76,487 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 BTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 BTC was last recorded at 76,487 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,150 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
337 miles
Average per year
3,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,487 miles
  • 2023 – 76,150 miles
  • 2022 – 75,138 miles
  • 2021 – 75,138 miles
  • 2020 – 73,350 miles
  • 2019 – 71,184 miles
  • 2017 – 66,400 miles
  • 2016 – 65,361 miles
  • 2014 – 59,360 miles
  • 2013 – 57,168 miles
  • 2012 – 51,947 miles
  • 2011 – 46,251 miles
  • 2010 – 45,692 miles
  • 2009 – 40,034 miles
  • 2008 – 31,758 miles
  • 2007 – 22,188 miles
  • 2005 – 14,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,487 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,487 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,487 miles
    Test number
    181206842844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    580442464445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,150 miles (+1,012)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    153661602868
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted plate (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted plate (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass75,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    782064300662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail75,138 miles (+1,788)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    701060352385
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    199696205328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail73,350 miles (+2,166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    210831167025
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,184 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,184 miles
    Test number
    598666222552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,400 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    397713057996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,361 miles (+6,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,361 miles
    Test number
    649817752575
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass59,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    105411574185
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  12. Fail59,360 miles (+2,192)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    956890974157
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  13. Pass57,168 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    885837753172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    225246182000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,944 miles (+5,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    885156682001
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass46,251 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,251 miles
    Test number
    405511791025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,692 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,692 miles
    Test number
    430741250244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail45,498 miles (+5,464)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,498 miles
    Test number
    920056840228
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass40,034 miles (+8,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,034 miles
    Test number
    291901169220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass31,758 miles (+9,570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,758 miles
    Test number
    162188568243
    • NoteUnable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

  21. Pass22,188 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,188 miles
    Test number
    440079467252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,999 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,999 miles
    Test number
    371723047084
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail20,922 miles (+6,112)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,922 miles
    Test number
    124770847002
    • DangerousFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass14,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,810 miles
    Test number
    490421255279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 BTC

Does X18 BTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 BTC expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 BTC?
The MOT on X18 BTC expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 BTC done?
X18 BTC was recorded at 76,487 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 3,141 miles a year.
Has X18 BTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 BTC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X18 BTC 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 X18 BTC find?
X18 BTC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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