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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X742 FNVMOT history

X742 FNV is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

X742 FNV blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,186 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 FNV
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
2000
First used
20 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X742 FNV was last recorded at 101,186 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,186 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,186 miles
  • 2025 – 98,625 miles
  • 2024 – 95,786 miles
  • 2023 – 91,788 miles
  • 2021 – 89,924 miles
  • 2020 – 89,840 miles
  • 2019 – 89,732 miles
  • 2018 – 89,479 miles
  • 2017 – 89,255 miles
  • 2016 – 89,033 miles
  • 2015 – 87,988 miles
  • 2014 – 86,076 miles
  • 2013 – 81,672 miles
  • 2012 – 78,110 miles
  • 2011 – 76,600 miles
  • 2010 – 72,222 miles
  • 2008 – 71,843 miles
  • 2007 – 58,614 miles
  • 2006 – 44,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,186 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,186 miles
    Test number
    669382023290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail101,186 miles (+2,561)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,186 miles
    Test number
    520214699693
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass98,625 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,625 miles
    Test number
    325650232558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,786 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,786 miles
    Test number
    123178335124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,788 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    579049708654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,924 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    545646464420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,840 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,840 miles
    Test number
    766337443683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,732 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    345330275633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,479 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    521570429678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,255 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,255 miles
    Test number
    514116284855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,033 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,033 miles
    Test number
    845826876273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,988 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    755846675111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,076 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,076 miles
    Test number
    245222264452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  14. Fail86,076 miles (+4,404)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,076 miles
    Test number
    335292164146
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to limit 1.6mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  15. Pass81,672 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,672 miles
    Test number
    285699863121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,110 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    766996382129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,600 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,600 miles
    Test number
    208604671442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    734869870125
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail72,222 miles (+379)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    871979370142
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass71,843 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    373726348094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,825 miles (+13,211)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,825 miles
    Test number
    104404148482
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFR NO PLATE CRACKED==BR PEDAL SPONGY==ENG COVERS==AXLE OIL LEAK==FR DISCS BADLY WORN/PADS APPEAR LOW

  22. Fail58,614 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    211750747084
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteWIPER POOR==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==ENG COVER==AXLE OIL LEAK==FR DISCS LIPPED==ENG MAN LIGHT ON

  23. Pass58,614 miles (+14,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    871550347008
    • NoteWIPER POOR==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==ENG COVER==AXLE OIL LEAK==FR DISCS LIPPED==ENG MAN LIGHT ON

  24. Pass44,372 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,372 miles
    Test number
    752886146078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,034 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    122351146065
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGY==FR DISCS WORN===FR PADS VERY LOW 2.5MM?==REQ 4 WHEEL ALIGN==OSF TYRE2MM==OSR 1.8MM NSR2.5MM

Questions about X742 FNV

Does X742 FNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X742 FNV is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X742 FNV?
The MOT on X742 FNV is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X742 FNV done?
X742 FNV was recorded at 101,186 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,841 miles a year.
Has X742 FNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 FNV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X742 FNV 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 X742 FNV find?
X742 FNV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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