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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T127 JVPMOT history

T127 JVP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,533 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T127 JVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T127 JVP was last recorded at 122,533 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,790 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,743 miles
Average per year
2,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,533 miles
  • 2025 – 117,790 miles
  • 2024 – 117,383 miles
  • 2015 – 116,392 miles
  • 2014 – 112,352 miles
  • 2013 – 107,338 miles
  • 2012 – 101,030 miles
  • 2011 – 94,079 miles
  • 2010 – 85,446 miles
  • 2009 – 78,847 miles
  • 2008 – 74,679 miles
  • 2007 – 68,550 miles
  • 2006 – 62,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,533 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,533 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,533 miles
    Test number
    252871610037
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail122,533 miles (+4,743)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,533 miles
    Test number
    607950720255
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass117,790 miles (+407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    992945294894
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,383 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,383 miles
    Test number
    137932737488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    568887235048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  6. Fail116,392 miles (+4,040)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    409556735035
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded and clamp adrift

  7. Pass112,352 miles (+5,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,352 miles
    Test number
    478938244049
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass107,338 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,338 miles
    Test number
    828092053023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,122 miles (+6,092)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    877963843038
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  10. Pass101,030 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,030 miles
    Test number
    406958442073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    106161941089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail94,079 miles (+8,633)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    575550241079
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass85,446 miles (+6,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    371857040045
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass78,847 miles (+4,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    562085939034
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail74,679 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,679 miles
    Test number
    144259348455
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass74,679 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,679 miles
    Test number
    470159848077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    223490357069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,550 miles (+6,071)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    152440257000
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass62,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    581092056084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T127 JVP

Does T127 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T127 JVP is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T127 JVP?
The MOT on T127 JVP is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T127 JVP done?
T127 JVP was recorded at 122,533 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,984 miles a year.
Has T127 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T127 JVP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T127 JVP 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 T127 JVP find?
T127 JVP passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides.

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