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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T205 LARMOT history

T205 LAR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,930 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 LAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 LAR was last recorded at 90,930 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,412 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,930 miles
  • 2025 – 90,412 miles
  • 2024 – 89,628 miles
  • 2023 – 88,524 miles
  • 2022 – 87,835 miles
  • 2021 – 86,380 miles
  • 2020 – 85,228 miles
  • 2019 – 81,640 miles
  • 2018 – 78,979 miles
  • 2017 – 77,741 miles
  • 2016 – 76,859 miles
  • 2015 – 74,223 miles
  • 2014 – 70,830 miles
  • 2013 – 66,923 miles
  • 2012 – 64,033 miles
  • 2011 – 58,924 miles
  • 2010 – 53,368 miles
  • 2009 – 49,150 miles
  • 2008 – 44,780 miles
  • 2007 – 38,785 miles
  • 2006 – 33,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,930 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Under bonnet sound deadening is adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,930 miles (+518)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,930 miles
    Test number
    485584811842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,412 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,412 miles
    Test number
    907869076716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    995496858669
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,628 miles (+1,104)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    734697236098
    • Repaired at testSound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,524 miles (+689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,524 miles
    Test number
    318922787146
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight misting
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet sound deadening is adrift

  6. Pass87,835 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    108779317818
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes have slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes have slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet sound deadening is adrift

  7. Fail87,835 miles (+1,455)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    177816174174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes have slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes have slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet sound deadening is adrift

  8. Pass86,380 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    311669955182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,228 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    370842630227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,640 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    781115552102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,979 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,979 miles
    Test number
    402623287877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,741 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    136311734786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,859 miles (+2,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,859 miles
    Test number
    838172291070
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front of engine
    • AdvisoryYellow dye dripping from aircon compressor

  14. Pass74,223 miles (+3,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,223 miles
    Test number
    146061675015
    • 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)

  15. Pass70,830 miles (+3,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,830 miles
    Test number
    947555844070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,923 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    609547163087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,033 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    185929352439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,924 miles (+5,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    856833261024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,368 miles (+4,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    732308860003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass49,150 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,150 miles
    Test number
    164263619134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,780 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,780 miles
    Test number
    193464118173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,773 miles (+5,988)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,773 miles
    Test number
    203762918453
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,785 miles (+5,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,785 miles
    Test number
    110507707118
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,618 miles
    Test number
    514815416139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T205 LAR

Does T205 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T205 LAR is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T205 LAR?
The MOT on T205 LAR is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T205 LAR done?
T205 LAR was recorded at 90,930 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has T205 LAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 LAR has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T205 LAR 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 T205 LAR find?
T205 LAR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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