MERCEDES-BENZ SL 130BA has 24 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 100,256 miles 10 months ago on Saturday 21st June 2025 at 09:08.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Sunday 21st June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

130BA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JUNE 2026100,256 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 202421ST JUNE 202598,074 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 20235TH JUNE 202497,050 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20223RD JUNE 202395,790 MI
PASSED25TH MAY 202124TH MAY 202294,943 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED25TH MAY 202194,943 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED22ND MAY 202021ST MAY 202189,004 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED2ND JULY 20191ST JULY 202088,271 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED1ST JULY 201988,271 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 201822ND APRIL 201987,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Shock Absorber Pivot (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Small Cut On Inner Sidewall Nearside And Offside Reartyres
  3. ADVISORY - Smallcut On Outer Sidewall Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED13TH APRIL 201712TH APRIL 201885,395 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 20169TH MARCH 201777,240 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20158TH AUGUST 201675,837 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
FAILED4TH AUGUST 201575,837 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED17TH JULY 20148TH AUGUST 201571,243 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20138TH AUGUST 201467,984 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Just On 1.6. M.m.
PASSED11TH JULY 201210TH JULY 201366,545 MI
PASSED24TH JUNE 201124TH JUNE 201266,345 MI
FAILED24TH JUNE 201166,345 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Damaged So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
FAILED22ND JUNE 201057,413 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On
PASSED22ND JUNE 201024TH JUNE 201157,413 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On
PASSED23RD JUNE 200924TH JUNE 201041,941 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 200824TH JUNE 200933,429 MI
PASSED23RD JUNE 200722ND JUNE 200825,747 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

130BA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

130BA MOT Comments

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130BA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 100,256 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,774 miles

130BA FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sl with registration 130BA was manufactured on Wednesday 9th June 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3.7 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 100,256 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,774 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sl beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means 130BA has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sl has had 27 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Sl is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does 130BA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 130BA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is 130BA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 130BA does have Tax. Read more

When does 130BA Tax expire?

The current Tax for 130BA will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does 130BA MOT expire?

The current MOT for 130BA will expire in 2 months on Sunday 21st June 2026. Read more

When did 130BA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for 130BA was on Saturday 21st June 2025 at 09:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has 130BA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for 130BA we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has 130BA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for 130BA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has 130BA done?

The odometer reading for 130BA at the last MOT in June 2025 was 100,256 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,774 miles per year. Read more

How old is 130BA?

The vehicle 130BA was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 9th June 2004. Read more

What colour is 130BA?

The official colour of 130BA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does 130BA have?

130BA has a 3.7 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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