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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T126 CPPMOT history

T126 CPP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
136,137 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 CPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 CPP was last recorded at 136,137 miles on 11 May 2026, 3,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,500 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,637 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,137 miles
  • 2025 – 132,500 miles
  • 2024 – 131,411 miles
  • 2020 – 130,919 miles
  • 2019 – 130,793 miles
  • 2018 – 129,137 miles
  • 2017 – 127,138 miles
  • 2016 – 126,112 miles
  • 2014 – 125,758 miles
  • 2013 – 121,680 miles
  • 2012 – 116,547 miles
  • 2011 – 113,229 miles
  • 2010 – 107,537 miles
  • 2009 – 92,075 miles
  • 2007 – 91,281 miles
  • 2006 – 83,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,137 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box coroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer d bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mounting bush webbing starting to split (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer d bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,137 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    684614792988
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,500 miles
    Test number
    606687599750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,500 miles (+1,089)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,500 miles
    Test number
    449623106719
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass131,411 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,411 miles
    Test number
    946438621203
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens has slight damage

  5. Fail131,408 miles (+489)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,408 miles
    Test number
    710097866877
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged

  6. Pass130,919 miles (+126)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,919 miles
    Test number
    431774925783
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,793 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,793 miles
    Test number
    853703421429
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass129,137 miles (+1,999)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,137 miles
    Test number
    892964652647
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass127,138 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,138 miles
    Test number
    846424785282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mounting bush webbing starting to split (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top strut bush webbing starting to split (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySome wear in nearside steering idler
    • AdvisorySome wear in steering box

  10. Fail127,136 miles (+1,024)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,136 miles
    Test number
    603665902290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mounting bush webbing starting to split (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top strut bush webbing starting to split (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySome wear in nearside steering idler
    • AdvisorySome wear in steering box

  11. Pass126,112 miles (+354)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,112 miles
    Test number
    149193238385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush mounting (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush mounting (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisorySome free-play detected at steering wheel from steering box

  12. Pass125,758 miles (+4,078)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,758 miles
    Test number
    459869724460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  13. Pass121,680 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    479180123416
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on edges

  14. Fail121,680 miles (+5,133)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    415337913484
    • FailureCentre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on edges

  15. Pass116,547 miles (+3,318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,547 miles
    Test number
    998905232153
    • NoteVarious steering component gaiters perishing

  16. Pass113,229 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,229 miles
    Test number
    929073231187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,537 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,537 miles
    Test number
    514747920106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,469 miles (+15,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,469 miles
    Test number
    682865120136
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,075 miles (+794)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    240967429463
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted
    • NoteOffside front seat back release not working
    • NoteSide sill covers fitted
    • NoteWiper slightly smearing

  20. Pass91,281 miles (+7,626)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,281 miles
    Test number
    474556827480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  21. Pass83,655 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    342717716358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    584699506277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,228 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    873887206256
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T126 CPP

Does T126 CPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T126 CPP is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T126 CPP?
The MOT on T126 CPP is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T126 CPP done?
T126 CPP was recorded at 136,137 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has T126 CPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 CPP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T126 CPP 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 T126 CPP find?
T126 CPP passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust box coroded; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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