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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T160 LAFMOT history

T160 LAF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,156 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 LAF
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 LAF was last recorded at 92,156 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,034 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,122 miles
Average per year
1,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,156 miles
  • 2025 – 91,034 miles
  • 2024 – 90,738 miles
  • 2023 – 90,137 miles
  • 2022 – 89,150 miles
  • 2020 – 88,224 miles
  • 2019 – 87,010 miles
  • 2018 – 86,014 miles
  • 2017 – 84,064 miles
  • 2016 – 82,045 miles
  • 2015 – 78,526 miles
  • 2014 – 75,130 miles
  • 2013 – 72,870 miles
  • 2012 – 68,710 miles
  • 2011 – 65,791 miles
  • 2010 – 62,734 miles
  • 2009 – 60,821 miles
  • 2007 – 58,443 miles
  • 2006 – 55,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,156 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,156 miles (+1,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    631043825891
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,034 miles (+296)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    685757708197
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass90,738 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,738 miles
    Test number
    366067083933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,137 miles (+987)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    510530821614
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,150 miles (+926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,150 miles
    Test number
    594851892395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,224 miles (+1,214)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,224 miles
    Test number
    386799344913
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass87,010 miles (+996)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    630269237734
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,014 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    810509725777
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,003 miles (+1,939)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    388084055555
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords advise new (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,064 miles (+33)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    955791409302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wall cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail84,031 miles (+1,986)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    478595852991
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wall cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass82,045 miles (+3,519)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,045 miles
    Test number
    946588340704
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner wall cut-no visable cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play close to limit (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass78,526 miles (+3,396)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,526 miles
    Test number
    145498695412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass75,130 miles (+2,260)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,130 miles
    Test number
    887061294030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
    • NoteSteering ball joints slight play

  15. Pass72,870 miles (+4,160)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    837044793023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer deteriorated

  16. Pass68,710 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    246307482046
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteExhaust rear section deteriorated
    • NoteMinor stonechips in the windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail68,710 miles (+2,919)2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    837517282049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteExhaust rear section deteriorated
    • NoteMinor stonechips in the windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass65,791 miles (+3,057)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,791 miles
    Test number
    157808591077
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread feathering on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut to inner tread not to cords

  19. Pass62,734 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,734 miles
    Test number
    101669180040
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass60,821 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    411035589059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,443 miles (+3,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    493026277154
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass55,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,239 miles
    Test number
    621450136114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T160 LAF

Does T160 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 LAF is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T160 LAF?
The MOT on T160 LAF is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T160 LAF done?
T160 LAF was recorded at 92,156 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,850 miles a year.
Has T160 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 LAF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T160 LAF 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 T160 LAF find?
T160 LAF passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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