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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T139 RMCMOT history

T139 RMC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,099 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T139 RMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T139 RMC was last recorded at 84,099 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,093 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,006 miles
Average per year
1,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,099 miles
  • 2025 – 83,093 miles
  • 2023 – 82,884 miles
  • 2022 – 82,555 miles
  • 2021 – 82,410 miles
  • 2020 – 81,501 miles
  • 2019 – 79,354 miles
  • 2018 – 79,298 miles
  • 2017 – 78,892 miles
  • 2016 – 78,219 miles
  • 2015 – 76,572 miles
  • 2014 – 74,074 miles
  • 2013 – 71,533 miles
  • 2012 – 68,519 miles
  • 2011 – 65,153 miles
  • 2009 – 60,429 miles
  • 2008 – 57,879 miles
  • 2007 – 53,650 miles
  • 2006 – 49,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,099 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle covered in Underseal

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,099 miles (+1,006)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,099 miles
    Test number
    533310340532
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle covered in Underseal

  2. Pass83,093 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,093 miles
    Test number
    222872360279
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,884 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    892437236811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,555 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    695421644263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass82,410 miles (+909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    589132917210
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,501 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    457462850676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,354 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    998121042505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,298 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    732387962452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  9. Fail79,297 miles (+405)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    401123240607
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Pass78,892 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,892 miles
    Test number
    836893152458
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail78,889 miles (+670)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,889 miles
    Test number
    530219619998
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass78,219 miles (+1,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,219 miles
    Test number
    759227959687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some componets

  13. Pass76,572 miles (+2,498)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,572 miles
    Test number
    995206325065
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight weep from steering damper

  14. Pass74,074 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    327437514055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,533 miles (+3,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,533 miles
    Test number
    716884013095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass68,519 miles (+3,366)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    829064302093
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not connected at time of test

  17. Pass65,153 miles (+4,724)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,153 miles
    Test number
    448025921009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose starting to crack

  18. Fail60,429 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,429 miles
    Test number
    113045079178
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass60,429 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,429 miles
    Test number
    692975579199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    781693888130
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail57,879 miles (+4,229)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    962513188142
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,650 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,650 miles
    Test number
    361288577164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    302148276108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T139 RMC

Does T139 RMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T139 RMC is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T139 RMC?
The MOT on T139 RMC is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T139 RMC done?
T139 RMC was recorded at 84,099 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,720 miles a year.
Has T139 RMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T139 RMC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T139 RMC 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 T139 RMC find?
T139 RMC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; all underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

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