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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

T153 LLEMOT history

T153 LLE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 55,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,805 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T153 LLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T153 LLE was last recorded at 55,805 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2008: 44,601 miles, lower than 44,604 miles on 19 Jan 2008.
  • 5 Apr 2012: 42,888 miles, lower than 44,883 miles on 21 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,681 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,805 miles
  • 2025 – 55,681 miles
  • 2022 – 55,668 miles
  • 2020 – 55,326 miles
  • 2019 – 55,143 miles
  • 2018 – 54,521 miles
  • 2017 – 54,298 miles
  • 2016 – 53,261 miles
  • 2015 – 51,929 miles
  • 2014 – 49,237 miles
  • 2013 – 47,513 miles
  • 2012 – 42,888 miles
  • 2011 – 44,883 miles
  • 2008 – 44,601 miles
  • 2006 – 44,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,805 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,805 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,805 miles
    Test number
    252176707869
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass55,681 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    157139612319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,668 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    151788259381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,326 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    277940354920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,143 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    479487388376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    347297103332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,521 miles (+223)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    930863988765
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Pass54,298 miles (+1,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    303082326832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass53,261 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,261 miles
    Test number
    790115124662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,929 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,929 miles
    Test number
    627684395066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,237 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    649301494017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,513 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    366047863069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass47,513 miles (+4,625)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    386537663063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass42,888 miles (-1,995)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    336776592022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,883 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,883 miles
    Test number
    498651611120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,835 miles (+234)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    558084301147
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSidewalls on rear tyres are worn.
    • NoteSrs(airbag) light is on.

  17. Pass44,601 miles (-3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,601 miles
    Test number
    281892628039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail44,604 miles (+326)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,604 miles
    Test number
    104869618476
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass44,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,278 miles
    Test number
    714396606273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T153 LLE

Does T153 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T153 LLE is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T153 LLE?
The MOT on T153 LLE is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T153 LLE done?
T153 LLE was recorded at 55,805 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 588 miles a year.
Has T153 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T153 LLE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T153 LLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T153 LLE find?
T153 LLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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