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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

X9 CLYMOT history

X9 CLY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
78,150 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X9 CLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X9 CLY was last recorded at 78,150 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,150 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,150 miles
  • 2024 – 76,008 miles
  • 2023 – 74,599 miles
  • 2022 – 67,601 miles
  • 2021 – 62,046 miles
  • 2019 – 58,795 miles
  • 2018 – 53,572 miles
  • 2017 – 50,711 miles
  • 2016 – 46,914 miles
  • 2015 – 42,905 miles
  • 2014 – 39,651 miles
  • 2013 – 31,190 miles
  • 2012 – 22,751 miles
  • 2011 – 13,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,150 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,150 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    692405826352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,150 miles (+2,142)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    878634897091
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,008 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    682644747846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass74,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    155476093860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail74,599 miles (+151)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    359865480372
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail74,448 miles (+6,847)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    426447112003
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass67,601 miles (+5,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,601 miles
    Test number
    197694349246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,046 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    853722295098
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail62,046 miles (+3,251)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    186885849883
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,795 miles (+5,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,795 miles
    Test number
    120450430625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,572 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    101679778594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass50,711 miles (+3,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    478776500976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass46,914 miles (+4,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,914 miles
    Test number
    929332038823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass42,905 miles (+3,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    318476485075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass39,651 miles (+8,461)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,651 miles
    Test number
    828120084098
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass31,190 miles (+8,439)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    677570253011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,751 miles (+9,283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,751 miles
    Test number
    866481162071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,468 miles
    Test number
    649355151081
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about X9 CLY

Does X9 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X9 CLY expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X9 CLY?
The MOT on X9 CLY expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X9 CLY done?
X9 CLY was recorded at 78,150 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 4,563 miles a year.
Has X9 CLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X9 CLY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X9 CLY 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 X9 CLY find?
X9 CLY passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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