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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T121 JCMMOT history

T121 JCM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2022
Mileage
162,398 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 JCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T121 JCM was last recorded at 162,398 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 2,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,085 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,313 miles
Average per year
7,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,398 miles
  • 2021 – 160,085 miles
  • 2019 – 155,582 miles
  • 2018 – 152,231 miles
  • 2017 – 145,794 miles
  • 2016 – 140,251 miles
  • 2015 – 130,556 miles
  • 2014 – 123,952 miles
  • 2013 – 115,019 miles
  • 2012 – 105,313 miles
  • 2011 – 94,964 miles
  • 2010 – 86,122 miles
  • 2009 – 75,139 miles
  • 2008 – 65,034 miles
  • 2007 – 53,998 miles
  • 2006 – 39,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,398 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Oil patches around engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake lever has slight travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,398 miles (+2,313)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,398 miles
    Test number
    527816032370
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  2. Pass160,085 miles (+4,503)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    160,085 miles
    Test number
    864826897819
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine ignition lead damaged

  3. Pass155,582 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,582 miles
    Test number
    871139579976
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil patches around engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake has travel indicating adjustment required
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryWiper smearing

  4. Fail155,570 miles (+3,339)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,570 miles
    Test number
    320374359691
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil patches around engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake has travel indicating adjustment required
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryWiper smearing

  5. Pass152,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,231 miles
    Test number
    285014508832
    • AdvisoryOil patches around engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel

  6. Fail152,231 miles (+6,437)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,231 miles
    Test number
    256857057818
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has minor cuts on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil patches around engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel

  7. Pass145,794 miles (+5,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,794 miles
    Test number
    471803291539
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass140,251 miles (+9,695)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,251 miles
    Test number
    739797644727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass130,556 miles (+6,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,556 miles
    Test number
    688272295036
    • NoteN/S/R coil spring corroded

  10. Pass123,952 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    578729774044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDiff pinion oil seal leaking

  11. Fail123,947 miles (+8,928)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,947 miles
    Test number
    857576774075
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDiff pinion oil seal leaking

  12. Pass115,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,019 miles
    Test number
    497219993043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,019 miles (+9,706)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,019 miles
    Test number
    876242393031
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass105,313 miles (+10,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,313 miles
    Test number
    937946202051
    • 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. Pass94,964 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,964 miles
    Test number
    735567811087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,122 miles (+10,983)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    712338410074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,139 miles (+10,105)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    194911159462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,034 miles (+11,036)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    513429048004
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower wishbone front bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer edges starting to wear
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded
    • NoteRear differential leaking slightly
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSlight play to nearside steering idler

  19. Pass53,998 miles (+14,598)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    190220457059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blade poor

  20. Pass39,400 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    681703426025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteRattle in exhaust front pipe

Questions about T121 JCM

Does T121 JCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 JCM expired on 11 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 JCM?
The MOT on T121 JCM expired on 11 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 JCM done?
T121 JCM was recorded at 162,398 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 7,657 miles a year.
Has T121 JCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 JCM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T121 JCM 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 JCM find?
T121 JCM failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 1 major defect and 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; coil spring corroded all four; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, and 4 more.

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