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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T260 EGUMOT history

T260 EGU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,994 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T260 EGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T260 EGU was last recorded at 92,994 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2025: 92,972 miles, lower than 92,973 miles on 16 Jul 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
92,972 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,994 miles
  • 2025 – 92,972 miles
  • 2024 – 92,973 miles
  • 2023 – 92,813 miles
  • 2022 – 92,723 miles
  • 2021 – 91,938 miles
  • 2020 – 91,884 miles
  • 2019 – 90,685 miles
  • 2018 – 89,385 miles
  • 2017 – 89,268 miles
  • 2016 – 88,826 miles
  • 2015 – 88,178 miles
  • 2014 – 86,036 miles
  • 2013 – 84,900 miles
  • 2012 – 81,767 miles
  • 2011 – 78,244 miles
  • 2010 – 73,529 miles
  • 2009 – 69,570 miles
  • 2008 – 62,711 miles
  • 2007 – 55,290 miles
  • 2006 – 46,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,994 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,994 miles (+22)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,994 miles
    Test number
    936808741189
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,972 miles (-1)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    204448763453
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

  3. Pass92,973 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    217255915469
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously waekened

  4. Pass92,813 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,813 miles
    Test number
    965953114982
    • AdvisoryAll steering, suspension and braking components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,723 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,723 miles
    Test number
    620066919836
    • AdvisoryAll steering, suspension and braking components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoot floor repairs covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail92,715 miles (+777)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,715 miles
    Test number
    923945829405
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering, suspension and braking components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,938 miles (+54)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,938 miles
    Test number
    700659562554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear outer exhaust casing corroded

  8. Fail91,884 miles (+1,199)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,884 miles
    Test number
    110991113189
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body corroded under rear bumper, enough to see interior carpet
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in places

  9. Pass90,685 miles (+1,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,685 miles
    Test number
    616282835254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass89,385 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,385 miles
    Test number
    635205423653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,268 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    600224394604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,826 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    118005065385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,178 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,178 miles
    Test number
    489702292410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,036 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,036 miles
    Test number
    556739314276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,900 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,900 miles
    Test number
    435317823244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,767 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    479934612289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,244 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,244 miles
    Test number
    906740111221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,529 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,529 miles
    Test number
    720267800288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,570 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    273674409206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,711 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    581223608249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,290 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    372839497165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,824 miles
    Test number
    771552996119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T260 EGU

Does T260 EGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T260 EGU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T260 EGU?
The MOT on T260 EGU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T260 EGU done?
T260 EGU was recorded at 92,994 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,353 miles a year.
Has T260 EGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T260 EGU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T260 EGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T260 EGU find?
T260 EGU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 13 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 10 more.

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