MERCEDES-BENZ SL B5FSL has 22 MOTs

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This 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,354 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 08:23.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 7th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

B5FSL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH MAY 2027118,354 MI
PASSED8TH MAY 20257TH MAY 2026115,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED11TH JUNE 202410TH JUNE 2025113,050 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH JULY 202328TH JULY 2024112,454 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 202228TH JULY 2023109,708 MI
PASSED26TH JULY 202128TH JULY 2022106,925 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JULY 202028TH JULY 2021103,895 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201920TH DECEMBER 2020101,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both ! Damper Top Mounts Are Splitting (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED29TH MAY 201820TH JUNE 201996,568 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 201720TH JUNE 201892,490 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Rubber Worn Through On One Side.
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component Reservoir/pump (2.3.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED19TH JUNE 201792,490 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Rubber Worn Through On One Side.
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component Reservoir/pump (2.3.3b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED15TH JUNE 201620TH JUNE 201788,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED18TH JUNE 201520TH JUNE 201684,281 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Rear Axle Differential.
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Wearing Bald On Shoulders.
PASSED18TH JUNE 201420TH JUNE 201580,159 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201320TH JUNE 201475,675 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201220TH JUNE 201373,194 MI
PASSED5TH APRIL 201122ND APRIL 201269,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Door Sills Correctly Due To Plastic Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED19TH APRIL 201022ND APRIL 201165,310 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 200922ND APRIL 201061,515 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Wear O/s Front Tyre
  3. USER ENTERED - Inner Sidewall Damage N/s Rear Tyre ?run Flat
  4. USER ENTERED - Parking Brake Travel Long
  5. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Door Sills Correctly Due To Plastic Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED17TH APRIL 200822ND APRIL 200957,805 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Split Brake Pedal Rubber
  2. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Door Sills Correctly Due To Plastic Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED23RD APRIL 200722ND APRIL 200854,924 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To N/s/r Tyre, May Have Been Run Flat
PASSED19TH APRIL 200618TH APRIL 200751,883 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Indicators Starting To Show White Light
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B5FSL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 95% | MOT Failure Rate: 5%

B5FSL MOT Comments

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B5FSL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,354 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,945 miles

B5FSL FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sl with registration B5FSL was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 118,354 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 3,945 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sl beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B5FSL has a 95% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sl has had 17 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 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 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does B5FSL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 B5FSL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B5FSL Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 B5FSL does have Tax. Read more

When does B5FSL Tax expire?

The current Tax for B5FSL will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027. 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 B5FSL MOT expire?

The current MOT for B5FSL will expire in 11 months on Friday 7th May 2027. Read more

When did B5FSL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B5FSL was on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 08:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B5FSL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for B5FSL we can see 21 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 B5FSL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for B5FSL we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 95% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has B5FSL done?

The odometer reading for B5FSL at the last MOT in April 2026 was 118,354 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 3,945 miles per year. Read more

How old is B5FSL?

The vehicle B5FSL was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st August 1996. Read more

What colour is B5FSL?

The official colour of B5FSL is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does B5FSL have?

B5FSL has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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