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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

X4 SHUMOT history

X4 SHU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,567 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 SHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 SHU was last recorded at 47,567 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,563 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,567 miles
  • 2025 – 44,573 miles
  • 2024 – 42,505 miles
  • 2023 – 40,072 miles
  • 2022 – 37,241 miles
  • 2021 – 35,219 miles
  • 2020 – 33,002 miles
  • 2019 – 30,520 miles
  • 2018 – 27,915 miles
  • 2017 – 24,151 miles
  • 2016 – 19,828 miles
  • 2015 – 15,165 miles
  • 2014 – 11,162 miles
  • 2013 – 8,864 miles
  • 2012 – 7,972 miles
  • 2011 – 5,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,567 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,567 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    865927916632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail47,563 miles (+2,990)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    889135752398
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass44,573 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    195437022034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,505 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,505 miles
    Test number
    688419297103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail42,437 miles (+2,365)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    699306928080
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass40,072 miles (+2,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,072 miles
    Test number
    403554025369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass37,241 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,241 miles
    Test number
    411574509039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,219 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,219 miles
    Test number
    415012945513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,002 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,002 miles
    Test number
    161276614246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,520 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    424042475686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,915 miles
    Test number
    188573494645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,912 miles (+3,761)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,912 miles
    Test number
    392130059211
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  13. Pass24,151 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,151 miles
    Test number
    663578711130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,828 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,828 miles
    Test number
    274241866039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail19,820 miles (+4,655)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,820 miles
    Test number
    147753701023
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass15,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,165 miles
    Test number
    515360241139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,165 miles (+4,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,165 miles
    Test number
    586817412561
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass11,162 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    11,162 miles
    Test number
    136839014252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,864 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    8,864 miles
    Test number
    605256313148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,972 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    7,972 miles
    Test number
    978218712360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    5,921 miles
    Test number
    329146911448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 SHU

Does X4 SHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 SHU is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 SHU?
The MOT on X4 SHU is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 SHU done?
X4 SHU was recorded at 47,567 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,743 miles a year.
Has X4 SHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 SHU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 SHU 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 SHU find?
X4 SHU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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