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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T259 VTWMOT history

T259 VTW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,384 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T259 VTW
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
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T259 VTW was last recorded at 114,384 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 1,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,225 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,159 miles
Average per year
3,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,384 miles
  • 2025 – 113,225 miles
  • 2022 – 111,961 miles
  • 2021 – 110,979 miles
  • 2020 – 109,773 miles
  • 2019 – 108,870 miles
  • 2018 – 108,227 miles
  • 2017 – 108,025 miles
  • 2016 – 107,676 miles
  • 2015 – 105,019 miles
  • 2014 – 101,838 miles
  • 2013 – 96,215 miles
  • 2012 – 95,837 miles
  • 2011 – 94,415 miles
  • 2010 – 89,396 miles
  • 2009 – 80,384 miles
  • 2008 – 70,919 miles
  • 2007 – 61,447 miles
  • 2006 – 53,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,384 miles
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorating
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,384 miles (+1,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,384 miles
    Test number
    666594611772
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,225 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,225 miles
    Test number
    684681547526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,219 miles (+1,258)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,219 miles
    Test number
    530704057922
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre severely cracked, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre severely cracked, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre severely cracked, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass111,961 miles (+982)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    556835545206
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,979 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,979 miles
    Test number
    562760441418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported nearside & offside rear pipes partially secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass109,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,773 miles
    Test number
    107896402502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail109,773 miles (+903)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,773 miles
    Test number
    108248447916
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass108,870 miles (+643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,870 miles
    Test number
    654230172338
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass108,227 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    143687095894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust are in poor condition

  10. Pass108,025 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,025 miles
    Test number
    992132291019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    703920670202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,676 miles (+2,657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    492043819596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass105,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,019 miles
    Test number
    299867615205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,019 miles (+3,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,019 miles
    Test number
    229436015220
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass101,838 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    279209384417
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  16. Fail101,838 miles (+5,623)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    455299584166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Pass96,215 miles (+15)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    256368703062
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorroded exhaust

  18. Fail96,200 miles (+363)4 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,200 miles
    Test number
    539342903062
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorroded exhaust
    • NoteSmall chip front screen

  19. Pass95,837 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,837 miles
    Test number
    887305942291
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system at rear deteriorated

  20. Fail95,834 miles (+1,419)2 dangerous3 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    928856132264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system at rear deteriorated

  21. Pass94,415 miles (+5,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    375487851215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass89,396 miles (+9,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,396 miles
    Test number
    573236340276
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass80,384 miles (+9,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,384 miles
    Test number
    184624159299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass70,919 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    891790368227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail70,829 miles (+9,382)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    903856258233
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail61,447 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    334063457432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass61,447 miles (+8,080)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    440093457259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    862939946299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T259 VTW

Does T259 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T259 VTW is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T259 VTW?
The MOT on T259 VTW is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T259 VTW done?
T259 VTW was recorded at 114,384 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 3,089 miles a year.
Has T259 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T259 VTW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T259 VTW 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 T259 VTW find?
T259 VTW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: centre exhaust deteriorating; fuel cap seal perishing; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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