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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

X1 BMXMOT history

X1 BMX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

X1 BMX blue 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
54,821 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 BMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 BMX was last recorded at 54,821 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,709 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,112 miles
Average per year
2,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,821 miles
  • 2024 – 52,709 miles
  • 2022 – 50,497 miles
  • 2021 – 48,710 miles
  • 2020 – 47,759 miles
  • 2019 – 45,939 miles
  • 2018 – 43,110 miles
  • 2017 – 39,900 miles
  • 2016 – 36,072 miles
  • 2015 – 32,717 miles
  • 2014 – 28,761 miles
  • 2013 – 22,532 miles
  • 2012 – 15,723 miles
  • 2011 – 12,745 miles
  • 2010 – 9,664 miles
  • 2009 – 6,913 miles
  • 2008 – 5,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,821 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,821 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    54,821 miles
    Test number
    843194359697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,709 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,709 miles
    Test number
    592558421577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,497 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    922087596907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,710 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,710 miles
    Test number
    582040740040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail48,709 miles (+950)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    713386719331
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,759 miles (+1,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,759 miles
    Test number
    952444739908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen

  7. Pass45,939 miles (+2,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    890173482167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (spring link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (spring link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass43,110 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,110 miles
    Test number
    799165149890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    328106602080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,900 miles (+3,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    659626589361
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass36,072 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,072 miles
    Test number
    160722066644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,717 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,717 miles
    Test number
    356594625263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail32,716 miles (+3,955)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,716 miles
    Test number
    729862225283
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass28,761 miles (+6,229)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,761 miles
    Test number
    587981434267
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside wiper weak/smearing

  15. Pass22,532 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,532 miles
    Test number
    409295343180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,723 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,723 miles
    Test number
    218135022101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewalls showing signs of run flat wear(advise replacement)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel has been repaired

  17. Fail15,723 miles (+2,978)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,723 miles
    Test number
    758444422109
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewalls showing signs of run flat wear(advise replacement)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel has been repaired

  18. Pass12,745 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,745 miles
    Test number
    559172531185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,664 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    9,664 miles
    Test number
    303674820113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,913 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,913 miles
    Test number
    472915229166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,230 miles
    Test number
    271480738473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 BMX

Does X1 BMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 BMX is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 BMX?
The MOT on X1 BMX is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 BMX done?
X1 BMX was recorded at 54,821 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,806 miles a year.
Has X1 BMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 BMX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X1 BMX 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 X1 BMX find?
X1 BMX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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