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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

T1 BWHMOT history

T1 BWH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 19,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
19,830 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 BWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 BWH was last recorded at 19,830 miles on 14 May 2026, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,535 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,830 miles
  • 2025 – 19,535 miles
  • 2024 – 19,401 miles
  • 2023 – 19,294 miles
  • 2022 – 19,181 miles
  • 2021 – 18,995 miles
  • 2020 – 18,756 miles
  • 2019 – 18,613 miles
  • 2017 – 18,327 miles
  • 2016 – 18,150 miles
  • 2015 – 17,822 miles
  • 2014 – 17,311 miles
  • 2013 – 16,838 miles
  • 2012 – 16,224 miles
  • 2011 – 15,803 miles
  • 2010 – 14,894 miles
  • 2009 – 12,684 miles
  • 2008 – 9,453 miles
  • 2007 – 8,105 miles
  • 2006 – 5,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,830 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,830 miles (+295)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    19,830 miles
    Test number
    684566016125
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass19,535 miles (+134)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    19,535 miles
    Test number
    927373614541
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective s (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass19,401 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    19,401 miles
    Test number
    600977941485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass19,294 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    19,294 miles
    Test number
    772773009163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail19,248 miles (+67)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,248 miles
    Test number
    573618797520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass19,181 miles (+186)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    19,181 miles
    Test number
    725582472857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass18,995 miles (+239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    18,995 miles
    Test number
    181584124255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass18,756 miles (+143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,756 miles
    Test number
    438778356601
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
  9. Pass18,613 miles (+286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    861346282105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass18,327 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,327 miles
    Test number
    663327767021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres perishing
  11. Pass18,150 miles (+328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,150 miles
    Test number
    262137485008
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished, rear tyres worn to approx 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass17,822 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,822 miles
    Test number
    918920868135
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
  13. Pass17,311 miles (+473)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,311 miles
    Test number
    877679454278
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass16,838 miles (+614)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,838 miles
    Test number
    346751973496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres slight perished on edges
  15. Pass16,224 miles (+421)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,224 miles
    Test number
    897233372233
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel outer flap doesn't close
    • NoteFuel reserve light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass15,803 miles (+909)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,803 miles
    Test number
    339824771488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
  17. Pass14,894 miles (+2,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,894 miles
    Test number
    451573840221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass12,684 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,684 miles
    Test number
    332534649265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,453 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,453 miles
    Test number
    824027928284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,105 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,105 miles
    Test number
    683798427240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    5,953 miles
    Test number
    602166836226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 BWH

Does T1 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 BWH is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 BWH?
The MOT on T1 BWH is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 BWH done?
T1 BWH was recorded at 19,830 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 704 miles a year.
Has T1 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 BWH has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T1 BWH 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 T1 BWH find?
T1 BWH passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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