MERCEDES-BENZ SL G5SFA has 24 MOTs

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This 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 129,646 miles 9 months ago on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 16:28.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Friday 22nd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

G5SFA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JANUARY 2027129,646 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm+starting To Perish/crack (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Staring To Perish/crack
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak But Not Excessive
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhuast Box Outer Skin Deteriorated
PASSED21ST JUNE 202420TH JUNE 2025128,265 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 202316TH JUNE 2024125,962 MI
FAILED6TH JUNE 2023125,962 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED17TH JUNE 202216TH JUNE 2023123,474 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 2022123,220 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Various Leaks Around Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Center Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH MAY 202127TH MAY 2022121,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Spring Distorted And Not Fitting Correctly
PASSED28TH MAY 202027TH MAY 2021120,220 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH MAY 2020120,214 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20195TH FEBRUARY 2020114,474 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Mirror Missing.
  2. ADVISORY - Service Brake Pedal Travel Is Somewhat Long.
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20188TH AUGUST 2019114,376 MI
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 201717TH FEBRUARY 2018113,451 MI
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 2017113,448 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201617TH FEBRUARY 2017107,061 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 201517TH FEBRUARY 2016100,119 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201417TH FEBRUARY 201595,494 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201317TH FEBRUARY 201490,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Pivot Point Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Exhuast Corroded And Internal Structure Begging To Fail
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201215TH FEBRUARY 201386,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201114TH FEBRUARY 201281,732 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201013TH FEBRUARY 201178,100 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 200913TH FEBRUARY 201073,575 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 200813TH FEBRUARY 200969,195 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 200729TH JANUARY 200864,315 MI
PASSED18TH JANUARY 200617TH JANUARY 200759,503 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G5SFA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

G5SFA MOT Comments

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G5SFA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 129,646 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,322 miles

G5SFA FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sl with registration G5SFA was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 129,646 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,322 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 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G5SFA has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sl has had 32 Advisories, 1 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 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does G5SFA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 G5SFA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G5SFA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 G5SFA does have Tax. Read more

When does G5SFA Tax expire?

The current Tax for G5SFA will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 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 G5SFA MOT expire?

The current MOT for G5SFA will expire in 3 months on Friday 22nd January 2027. Read more

When did G5SFA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G5SFA was on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 16:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G5SFA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for G5SFA we can see 20 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 G5SFA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for G5SFA we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has G5SFA done?

The odometer reading for G5SFA at the last MOT in January 2026 was 129,646 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 4,322 miles per year. Read more

How old is G5SFA?

The vehicle G5SFA was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 26th November 1996. Read more

What colour is G5SFA?

The official colour of G5SFA is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does G5SFA have?

G5SFA has a 5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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