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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

T12 COUMOT history

T12 COU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
41,056 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 COU was last recorded at 41,056 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,011 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
1,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,056 miles
  • 2024 – 41,011 miles
  • 2018 – 40,230 miles
  • 2016 – 39,355 miles
  • 2015 – 38,109 miles
  • 2014 – 32,943 miles
  • 2013 – 25,423 miles
  • 2012 – 21,596 miles
  • 2011 – 20,296 miles
  • 2009 – 17,043 miles
  • 2008 – 14,370 miles
  • 2007 – 12,197 miles
  • 2006 – 6,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,056 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres ten years old

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,056 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    229872451611
    • AdvisoryAll tyres ten years old

  2. Pass41,011 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,011 miles
    Test number
    332426349134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,230 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    460747628486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,355 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    906774011797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,109 miles
    Test number
    824810320187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,109 miles (+5,166)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,109 miles
    Test number
    360167364655
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  7. Pass32,943 miles (+7,520)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,943 miles
    Test number
    757911824059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass25,423 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,423 miles
    Test number
    275306413069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to preacribed areas or items

  9. Fail25,423 miles (+3,827)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,423 miles
    Test number
    496176713084
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to preacribed areas or items

  10. Pass21,596 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,596 miles
    Test number
    675666112035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,296 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    866052631096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,043 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,043 miles
    Test number
    394448239471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,370 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,370 miles
    Test number
    382310128471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,197 miles (+6,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,197 miles
    Test number
    614502047296
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low on tread

  15. Pass6,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    6,032 miles
    Test number
    991884436082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 COU

Does T12 COU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 COU expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 COU?
The MOT on T12 COU expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 COU done?
T12 COU was recorded at 41,056 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 1,833 miles a year.
Has T12 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 COU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on T12 COU 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 T12 COU find?
T12 COU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: all tyres ten years old.

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