Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
X781 UPKMOT history
X781 UPK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 65,738 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X781 UPK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X781 UPK was last recorded at 65,738 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 2,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,657 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,081 miles
- Average per year
- 2,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,738 miles
- 2025 – 63,657 miles
- 2024 – 61,312 miles
- 2023 – 58,074 miles
- 2022 – 54,563 miles
- 2021 – 50,138 miles
- 2020 – 48,089 miles
- 2019 – 47,330 miles
- 2018 – 46,845 miles
- 2017 – 46,562 miles
- 2016 – 46,004 miles
- 2015 – 45,060 miles
- 2014 – 44,418 miles
- 2013 – 43,843 miles
- 2012 – 42,518 miles
- 2011 – 40,439 miles
- 2010 – 35,035 miles
- 2009 – 28,859 miles
- 2008 – 27,778 miles
- 2007 – 25,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,738 miles (+2,081)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 65,738 miles
- Test number
- 866591036549
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,657 miles (+2,345)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 63,657 miles
- Test number
- 909463884180
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWiper smeary
Pass61,312 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 61,312 miles
- Test number
- 238059144455
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail61,301 miles (+3,227)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,301 miles
- Test number
- 348040662054
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass58,074 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 58,074 miles
- Test number
- 323400264846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,036 miles (+3,473)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,036 miles
- Test number
- 263461882451
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass54,563 miles (+4,425)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 54,563 miles
- Test number
- 432484973336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,138 miles (+2,049)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 50,138 miles
- Test number
- 678458428655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 48,089 miles
- Test number
- 918117099739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,088 miles (+758)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,088 miles
- Test number
- 996360281846
- MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass47,330 miles (+485)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 47,330 miles
- Test number
- 216544801982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,845 miles (+283)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 46,845 miles
- Test number
- 151641477121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,562 miles (+558)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 46,562 miles
- Test number
- 907587414432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,004 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 46,004 miles
- Test number
- 308665266417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,060 miles (+642)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 45,060 miles
- Test number
- 172024009029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,418 miles (+575)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 44,418 miles
- Test number
- 129723924210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,843 miles (+1,325)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 43,843 miles
- Test number
- 227474213246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,518 miles (+2,079)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 42,518 miles
- Test number
- 145558822239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,439 miles (+5,404)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 40,439 miles
- Test number
- 879982441226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,035 miles (+6,176)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 35,035 miles
- Test number
- 320261730202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,859 miles (+1,081)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 28,859 miles
- Test number
- 520029269049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,778 miles (+28)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 27,778 miles
- Test number
- 292188958082
- NoteBrake pedal a little spongy
Fail27,750 miles (+2,254)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,750 miles
- Test number
- 503266158019
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- NoteBrake pedal a little spongy
Pass25,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 25,496 miles
- Test number
- 493317167056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X781 UPK
- Does X781 UPK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 UPK is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X781 UPK?
- The MOT on X781 UPK is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X781 UPK done?
- X781 UPK was recorded at 65,738 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 2,048 miles a year.
- Has X781 UPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X781 UPK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on X781 UPK 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 X781 UPK find?
- X781 UPK passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges.
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