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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 5,461 cc

T121 ECMMOT history

T121 ECM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,097 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 ECM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 ECM was last recorded at 58,097 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,281 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
816 miles
Average per year
2,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,097 miles
  • 2024 – 57,281 miles
  • 2023 – 56,817 miles
  • 2022 – 55,777 miles
  • 2021 – 53,515 miles
  • 2020 – 49,804 miles
  • 2019 – 49,222 miles
  • 2018 – 44,780 miles
  • 2016 – 41,650 miles
  • 2015 – 36,867 miles
  • 2014 – 32,478 miles
  • 2013 – 27,904 miles
  • 2012 – 23,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,097 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,097 miles (+816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,097 miles
    Test number
    658816838751
    • AdvisoryVehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components
  2. Pass57,281 miles (+464)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    233966650910
    • AdvisoryBattery warning fault on dash
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted Front - Rear not allowing full inspection (Brake pipes)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass56,817 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,817 miles
    Test number
    850298554804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail56,785 miles (+1,008)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    656489485348
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass55,777 miles (+2,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    205199437042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass53,515 miles (+3,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    331656661384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass49,804 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    205673469376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,222 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,222 miles
    Test number
    264536579995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,261 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    46,261 miles
    Test number
    850754145641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,780 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,780 miles
    Test number
    950284946940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn S/a (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn S/a (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass41,650 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    628991866551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,867 miles (+4,389)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,867 miles
    Test number
    938685228715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass32,478 miles (+4,574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,478 miles
    Test number
    748078884251
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass27,904 miles (+4,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,904 miles
    Test number
    887520393274
    • 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)
  15. Pass23,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,772 miles
    Test number
    427073592287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 ECM

Does T121 ECM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 ECM is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 ECM?
The MOT on T121 ECM is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 ECM done?
T121 ECM was recorded at 58,097 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 2,547 miles a year.
Has T121 ECM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 ECM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T121 ECM 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 T121 ECM find?
T121 ECM passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components.

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