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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

X4 REFMOT history

X4 REF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

X4 REF blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,991 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 REF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 REF was last recorded at 135,991 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,373 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,991 miles
  • 2025 – 135,373 miles
  • 2024 – 134,943 miles
  • 2023 – 134,388 miles
  • 2022 – 133,718 miles
  • 2021 – 130,101 miles
  • 2018 – 118,500 miles
  • 2014 – 106,995 miles
  • 2012 – 105,470 miles
  • 2011 – 97,075 miles
  • 2010 – 91,274 miles
  • 2009 – 81,340 miles
  • 2008 – 72,801 miles
  • 2006 – 56,777 miles
  • 2005 – 44,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,991 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,991 miles (+618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,991 miles
    Test number
    214504056034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass135,373 miles (+430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,373 miles
    Test number
    191840721605
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses deteriorated
  3. Pass134,943 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,943 miles
    Test number
    386138753653
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass134,388 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,388 miles
    Test number
    985376325297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,718 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,718 miles
    Test number
    531011797035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,101 miles
    Test number
    539029569512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,101 miles (+11,601)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,101 miles
    Test number
    839685013416
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass118,500 miles (+11,505)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    801167389175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,995 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,995 miles
    Test number
    815295664224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,470 miles (+8,395)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,470 miles
    Test number
    239980082102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,075 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,075 miles
    Test number
    216616031198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,274 miles (+9,934)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,274 miles
    Test number
    133756160172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,340 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    390481469190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,801 miles (+52)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,801 miles
    Test number
    991018758156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCreaking from under vehicle while turning
    • NoteLeft vehicle under tray cracked
    • NoteRear number plate water ingress
    • NoteVarious body damage
  15. Fail72,749 miles (+15,972)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    154190258188
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass56,777 miles (+12,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,777 miles
    Test number
    932339706228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass44,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    44,038 miles
    Test number
    491117055126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 REF

Does X4 REF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 REF is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 REF?
The MOT on X4 REF is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 REF done?
X4 REF was recorded at 135,991 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has X4 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 REF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X4 REF 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 X4 REF find?
X4 REF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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