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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

T1 FWTMOT history

T1 FWT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
69,453 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 FWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 FWT was last recorded at 69,453 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 3,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,348 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,105 miles
Average per year
2,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,453 miles
  • 2024 – 66,348 miles
  • 2023 – 64,551 miles
  • 2022 – 64,284 miles
  • 2020 – 63,897 miles
  • 2019 – 63,267 miles
  • 2018 – 61,972 miles
  • 2017 – 60,122 miles
  • 2016 – 58,437 miles
  • 2015 – 56,142 miles
  • 2014 – 50,601 miles
  • 2013 – 47,898 miles
  • 2011 – 45,200 miles
  • 2010 – 44,943 miles
  • 2009 – 44,465 miles
  • 2008 – 43,101 miles
  • 2007 – 38,355 miles
  • 2006 – 29,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,453 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,453 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    413031564432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,348 miles (+1,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    992372568360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,551 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    467941767984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail64,540 miles (+256)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,540 miles
    Test number
    493204263979
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox Oil Cooler pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,284 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    505575043466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Fail64,264 miles (+367)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    402126418714
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass63,897 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    847406428157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,267 miles (+1,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    516825894280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass61,972 miles (+1,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    449106389372
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leakage on front lower undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass60,122 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    904438597869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.
  11. Fail60,083 miles (+1,646)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,083 miles
    Test number
    528221889595
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.
  12. Pass58,437 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,437 miles
    Test number
    886848218276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,142 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    119328268370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    578802165154
    • NoteNoise coming from front suspension. unable to locate
  15. Fail54,112 miles (+3,511)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    335732265167
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNoise coming from front suspension. unable to locate
  16. Pass50,601 miles (+2,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    445984774110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass47,898 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,898 miles
    Test number
    405670583134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,200 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    299176501220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,943 miles (+478)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,943 miles
    Test number
    393331910493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Pass44,465 miles (+1,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,465 miles
    Test number
    380240639409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass43,101 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    820852228223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,355 miles (+8,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    900018077109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,456 miles
    Test number
    524429976121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 FWT

Does T1 FWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T1 FWT expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T1 FWT?
The MOT on T1 FWT expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T1 FWT done?
T1 FWT was recorded at 69,453 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
Has T1 FWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 FWT has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T1 FWT 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 FWT find?
T1 FWT passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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