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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 5,461 cc

X26 GWPMOT history

X26 GWP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,738 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 GWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 GWP was last recorded at 96,738 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,969 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
769 miles
Average per year
6,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,738 miles
  • 2024 – 95,969 miles
  • 2023 – 94,260 miles
  • 2022 – 92,760 miles
  • 2021 – 91,305 miles
  • 2020 – 87,838 miles
  • 2019 – 85,998 miles
  • 2018 – 83,483 miles
  • 2017 – 80,621 miles
  • 2016 – 74,232 miles
  • 2015 – 51,259 miles
  • 2013 – 26,911 miles
  • 2012 – 10,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    540942925277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail96,738 miles (+769)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    642818525650
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,969 miles
    Test number
    513594995954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail95,969 miles (+1,709)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,969 miles
    Test number
    337035006632
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,260 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,260 miles
    Test number
    517760482592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,760 miles (+1,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    140477763960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,305 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,305 miles
    Test number
    682032088908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,838 miles
    Test number
    562901841811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,838 miles (+1,840)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,838 miles
    Test number
    899275670766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  10. Pass85,998 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    509315831388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,483 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,483 miles
    Test number
    108790195499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,621 miles (+6,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,621 miles
    Test number
    748464189016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass74,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    911110280863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing Excessively On Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Slight Wear on Inner Edge

  14. Fail74,232 miles (+7,459)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    249013697551
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing Excessively On Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Slight Wear on Inner Edge

  15. Pass66,773 miles (+15,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    510541616959
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  16. Pass51,259 miles (+24,348)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    166612525473
    • NoteAdvise free play to offside and near side lower shocker ball joint
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads low

  17. Pass26,911 miles (+16,430)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,911 miles
    Test number
    348122393120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,481 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,481 miles
    Test number
    806481962011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,446 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,446 miles
    Test number
    326088252019
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about X26 GWP

Does X26 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 GWP is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X26 GWP?
The MOT on X26 GWP is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 GWP done?
X26 GWP was recorded at 96,738 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,297 miles a year.
Has X26 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 GWP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X26 GWP 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 X26 GWP find?
X26 GWP passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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