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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T266 NECMOT history

T266 NEC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2024
Mileage
84,205 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 NEC
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 NEC was last recorded at 84,205 miles on 23 May 2023, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,932 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
2,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,205 miles
  • 2022 – 83,932 miles
  • 2020 – 83,749 miles
  • 2019 – 82,907 miles
  • 2018 – 81,741 miles
  • 2017 – 80,402 miles
  • 2016 – 77,629 miles
  • 2015 – 75,159 miles
  • 2014 – 73,609 miles
  • 2013 – 72,080 miles
  • 2012 – 67,970 miles
  • 2011 – 64,339 miles
  • 2010 – 59,691 miles
  • 2009 – 55,160 miles
  • 2008 – 52,684 miles
  • 2007 – 51,373 miles
  • 2006 – 49,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,205 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,205 miles (+273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    116628172352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass83,932 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    523116228772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,749 miles (+842)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    991808550164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass82,907 miles (+1,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    410978728259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass81,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    933472302650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Fail81,741 miles (+1,339)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    300805305141
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass80,402 miles (+2,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    119421163873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside front inner wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight play both front outer antiroll bar bushes

  8. Pass77,629 miles (+2,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,629 miles
    Test number
    285336674848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass75,159 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    859891625175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  10. Fail75,159 miles (+1,550)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    996379215122
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  11. Fail73,609 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    248140204108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass73,609 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    535940704175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,080 miles (+4,110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    126819093078
    • NoteAll four vehicle tyres wearing low on inside edges.

  14. Pass67,970 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    735687582007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass64,339 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    638519061063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,691 miles (+376)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    162599890425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in off side front tyre no cords showing

  17. Fail59,315 miles (+4,155)1 failure2 repaired10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,315 miles
    Test number
    354034470002
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in off side front tyre tread no cords showing

  18. Pass55,160 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,160 miles
    Test number
    773746679028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,143 miles (+2,459)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    672709469066
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,684 miles (+1,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    152084478070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass51,373 miles (+2,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    490251267091
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass49,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    561301566092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 NEC

Does T266 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 NEC expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 NEC?
The MOT on T266 NEC expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 NEC done?
T266 NEC was recorded at 84,205 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 2,022 miles a year.
Has T266 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 NEC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T266 NEC 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 T266 NEC find?
T266 NEC passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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