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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T185 JCCMOT history

T185 JCC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,964 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 JCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 JCC was last recorded at 78,964 miles on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2025: 78,964 miles, lower than 78,994 miles on 14 Nov 2024.

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
78,994 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Average per year
909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,964 miles
  • 2024 – 78,994 miles
  • 2023 – 78,877 miles
  • 2022 – 78,834 miles
  • 2021 – 78,439 miles
  • 2020 – 78,199 miles
  • 2019 – 77,815 miles
  • 2018 – 77,635 miles
  • 2017 – 77,264 miles
  • 2016 – 71,893 miles
  • 2015 – 71,665 miles
  • 2014 – 71,083 miles
  • 2013 – 70,320 miles
  • 2012 – 69,882 miles
  • 2011 – 69,512 miles
  • 2010 – 68,373 miles
  • 2009 – 67,006 miles
  • 2008 – 65,760 miles
  • 2007 – 64,209 miles
  • 2006 – 61,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,964 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,964 miles (-30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,964 miles
    Test number
    277614660209
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass78,994 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,994 miles
    Test number
    236799924056
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass78,877 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    855417177391
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass78,834 miles (+395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    572719987120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,439 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,439 miles
    Test number
    722063746999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    103867037108
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail78,199 miles (+384)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    737633726224
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass77,815 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    295716323406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    636129306974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,635 miles (+371)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    512884674487
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,264 miles (+5,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,264 miles
    Test number
    897706129645
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass71,893 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    334500735514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,665 miles (+582)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    229106335405
    • NoteAdvise power steering pipes corroded
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to underside

  14. Pass71,083 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    288499534147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,075 miles (+755)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    787556934183
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,320 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    818030643197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,882 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    146704242161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,512 miles (+1,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,512 miles
    Test number
    749616941120
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  19. Pass68,373 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,373 miles
    Test number
    420621230161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,006 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    234581339116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,760 miles (+1,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    313341448180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass64,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,209 miles
    Test number
    191664337190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,209 miles (+2,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,209 miles
    Test number
    533080337176
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Fail61,303 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    120894446103
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass61,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    211134946410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    221971236432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 JCC

Does T185 JCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 JCC is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T185 JCC?
The MOT on T185 JCC is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T185 JCC done?
T185 JCC was recorded at 78,964 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 909 miles a year.
Has T185 JCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 JCC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T185 JCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T185 JCC find?
T185 JCC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses.

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