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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X49 FOWMOT history

X49 FOW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

X49 FOW silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,513 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 FOW
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
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 FOW was last recorded at 79,513 miles on 1 May 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,350 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
2,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,513 miles
  • 2024 – 79,350 miles
  • 2023 – 79,344 miles
  • 2022 – 79,235 miles
  • 2021 – 78,960 miles
  • 2018 – 78,729 miles
  • 2017 – 78,500 miles
  • 2016 – 78,274 miles
  • 2015 – 77,462 miles
  • 2014 – 75,975 miles
  • 2013 – 75,934 miles
  • 2012 – 69,859 miles
  • 2011 – 65,991 miles
  • 2009 – 53,937 miles
  • 2008 – 43,665 miles
  • 2007 – 34,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,513 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,513 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    536213917434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,350 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    533538660061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,344 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,344 miles
    Test number
    446383914723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,235 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,235 miles
    Test number
    608056806667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,960 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    226550205384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,729 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    898050552332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,500 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    167341165851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,274 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    149310502430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,462 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,462 miles
    Test number
    573067769402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,975 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,975 miles
    Test number
    659152664295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass75,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,934 miles
    Test number
    316289283299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,934 miles (+6,075)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,934 miles
    Test number
    275956673233
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass69,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    156571432062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail69,859 miles (+3,868)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    135210132006
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass65,991 miles (+12,054)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    566323301001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteLight corrosion all discs
  16. Pass53,937 miles (+10,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    653895869328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass43,665 miles (+8,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    930386348389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,667 miles
    Test number
    980763877182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X49 FOW

Does X49 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 FOW is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 FOW?
The MOT on X49 FOW is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 FOW done?
X49 FOW was recorded at 79,513 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,378 miles a year.
Has X49 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 FOW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on X49 FOW 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 X49 FOW find?
X49 FOW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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