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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T159 BGDMOT history

T159 BGD is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,699 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 BGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 BGD was last recorded at 70,699 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2010: 36,408 miles, lower than 36,436 miles on 18 Feb 2010.

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
70,634 miles · 3 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
2,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,699 miles
  • 2025 – 70,634 miles
  • 2024 – 70,345 miles
  • 2023 – 69,724 miles
  • 2022 – 69,165 miles
  • 2021 – 68,589 miles
  • 2020 – 66,889 miles
  • 2019 – 62,574 miles
  • 2018 – 58,150 miles
  • 2017 – 51,629 miles
  • 2016 – 48,753 miles
  • 2015 – 46,054 miles
  • 2014 – 43,300 miles
  • 2013 – 43,031 miles
  • 2012 – 41,144 miles
  • 2011 – 38,801 miles
  • 2010 – 36,408 miles
  • 2009 – 34,218 miles
  • 2008 – 32,702 miles
  • 2007 – 31,405 miles
  • 2006 – 29,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,699 miles
  • AdvisoryAll underbody and components covered with underseal
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s bonnet catch in-op not locking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under vehicle components corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,699 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    854468334489
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components covered with underseal
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,634 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    734442317672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components are covered with underseal

  3. Pass70,345 miles (+12)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,345 miles
    Test number
    272470314419
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s bonnet catch in-op not locking
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroding

  4. Fail70,333 miles (+609)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    382405866606
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s bonnet catch in-op not locking
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroding

  5. Pass69,724 miles (+559)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    585497199456
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components slightly corroding

  6. Pass69,165 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    988061325974
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion building up along front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,162 miles (+573)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    617260249715
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion building up along front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,589 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,589 miles
    Test number
    528900166625
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass66,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    131570379998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,889 miles (+4,315)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    460434294336
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,574 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,574 miles
    Test number
    663488412709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,150 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,150 miles
    Test number
    619126839535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,629 miles (+2,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    413413272588
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass48,753 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    562614264761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,054 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,054 miles
    Test number
    605103525029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,300 miles (+269)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,300 miles
    Test number
    365601324037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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

  17. Pass43,031 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    176240043186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,911 miles (+1,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    395768023162
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass41,144 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    465173472032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,801 miles (+2,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,801 miles
    Test number
    875301061090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,408 miles (-28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    591548160074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,436 miles (+2,218)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    583669640089
    • 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)

  23. Pass34,218 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    664227559026
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass32,702 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    253410768066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,405 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    210469857055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    602591466038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,407 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    980811666032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T159 BGD

Does T159 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T159 BGD is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T159 BGD?
The MOT on T159 BGD is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T159 BGD done?
T159 BGD was recorded at 70,699 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,031 miles a year.
Has T159 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 BGD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T159 BGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T159 BGD find?
T159 BGD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: all underbody and components covered with underseal; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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