Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
X5 GJXMOT history
X5 GJX is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 56,300 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 GJX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 GJX was last recorded at 56,300 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 56,293 miles · 11 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 1,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,300 miles
- 2024 – 56,178 miles
- 2023 – 55,802 miles
- 2022 – 54,031 miles
- 2021 – 51,869 miles
- 2020 – 46,645 miles
- 2019 – 36,105 miles
- 2018 – 35,712 miles
- 2017 – 35,358 miles
- 2016 – 35,100 miles
- 2015 – 34,988 miles
- 2014 – 34,799 miles
- 2013 – 34,302 miles
- 2012 – 33,659 miles
- 2011 – 33,242 miles
- 2010 – 32,702 miles
- 2009 – 32,396 miles
- 2008 – 31,430 miles
- 2007 – 31,011 miles
- 2006 – 30,078 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,300 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive REAR differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,300 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 56,300 miles
- Test number
- 763358915326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail56,293 miles (+115)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,293 miles
- Test number
- 906658520193
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass56,178 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 56,178 miles
- Test number
- 607276155632
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play nsf/osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail56,177 miles (+375)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,177 miles
- Test number
- 269279597040
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play nsf/osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass55,802 miles (+53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 55,802 miles
- Test number
- 809944466149
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail55,749 miles (+1,718)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,749 miles
- Test number
- 484907829344
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass54,031 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 54,031 miles
- Test number
- 675373921052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,869 miles (+5,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 51,869 miles
- Test number
- 549468704476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass46,645 miles (+10,540)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 46,645 miles
- Test number
- 179512726549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,105 miles (+393)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 36,105 miles
- Test number
- 977692919221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,712 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 35,712 miles
- Test number
- 735592316810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,358 miles (+258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 35,358 miles
- Test number
- 493701181994
- AdvisoryCentre catalitic convertors broken up inside
Pass35,100 miles (+112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,100 miles
- Test number
- 723757822890
- AdvisoryCatalitic convertor broken up inside
Pass34,988 miles (+189)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 34,988 miles
- Test number
- 746796085011
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteCatalitic convertor broken up inside
Pass34,799 miles (+497)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 34,799 miles
- Test number
- 696910794001
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSteering damper weeping
Pass34,302 miles (+643)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,302 miles
- Test number
- 367316483001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,659 miles (+417)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 33,659 miles
- Test number
- 339097382039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,242 miles (+540)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,242 miles
- Test number
- 927437371003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,702 miles (+306)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 32,702 miles
- Test number
- 431414280014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,396 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 32,396 miles
- Test number
- 880323659174
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail32,364 miles (+934)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,364 miles
- Test number
- 374397649101
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass31,430 miles (+419)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,430 miles
- Test number
- 263734818127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,011 miles (+933)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 31,011 miles
- Test number
- 832068527182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,078 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 30,078 miles
- Test number
- 713239316049
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about X5 GJX
- Does X5 GJX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 GJX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 GJX?
- The MOT on X5 GJX is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 GJX done?
- X5 GJX was recorded at 56,300 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,301 miles a year.
- Has X5 GJX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 GJX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X5 GJX 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 X5 GJX find?
- X5 GJX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play minor; offside front wheel bearing has slight play minor, and 1 more.
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