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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

T10 TLCMOT history

T10 TLC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
79,116 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T10 TLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T10 TLC was last recorded at 79,116 miles on 13 May 2026, 790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,326 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
790 miles
Average per year
2,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,116 miles
  • 2023 – 78,326 miles
  • 2022 – 77,586 miles
  • 2020 – 76,745 miles
  • 2019 – 75,263 miles
  • 2018 – 73,097 miles
  • 2017 – 70,910 miles
  • 2016 – 68,310 miles
  • 2015 – 64,101 miles
  • 2014 – 60,353 miles
  • 2013 – 56,223 miles
  • 2012 – 54,009 miles
  • 2011 – 51,118 miles
  • 2010 – 49,217 miles
  • 2009 – 42,624 miles
  • 2008 – 37,293 miles
  • 2007 – 31,436 miles
  • 2006 – 25,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,116 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,116 miles (+790)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    616217356085
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,326 miles (+740)5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    385268460903
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,586 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,586 miles
    Test number
    474516203736
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail77,586 miles (+841)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,586 miles
    Test number
    185222716673
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,745 miles (+1,482)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    341141764821
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut lower ball joints worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,263 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    128759606585
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower shock joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower shock joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail75,263 miles (+2,166)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    309148817971
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower shock joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower shock joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,097 miles (+2,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    631008714259
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower shock linkages worn slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,910 miles (+2,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,910 miles
    Test number
    531206708776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass68,310 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,310 miles
    Test number
    691540833559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,304 miles (+4,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    318633685467
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,101 miles (+3,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,101 miles
    Test number
    867401765154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass60,353 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,353 miles
    Test number
    479613454142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,223 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,223 miles
    Test number
    277466713193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,009 miles (+2,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    406200432175
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass51,118 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    236571011479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,217 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,217 miles
    Test number
    781004410180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,203 miles (+6,579)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,203 miles
    Test number
    111742110185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass42,624 miles (+5,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,624 miles
    Test number
    351009199054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,293 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    260102618130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,436 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,436 miles
    Test number
    622577707119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,925 miles
    Test number
    680028606176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T10 TLC

Does T10 TLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T10 TLC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T10 TLC?
The MOT on T10 TLC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T10 TLC done?
T10 TLC was recorded at 79,116 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,650 miles a year.
Has T10 TLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T10 TLC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T10 TLC 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 T10 TLC find?
T10 TLC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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