Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,799 cc
T26 HCFMOT history
T26 HCF is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,026 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 98,026 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,535 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T26 HCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 17 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T26 HCF was last recorded at 98,026 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 7,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,222 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,804 miles
- Average per year
- 3,535 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,026 miles
- 2025 – 90,222 miles
- 2024 – 84,226 miles
- 2023 – 84,172 miles
- 2022 – 84,144 miles
- 2018 – 82,833 miles
- 2017 – 80,176 miles
- 2016 – 75,928 miles
- 2015 – 67,258 miles
- 2014 – 62,208 miles
- 2013 – 61,253 miles
- 2012 – 58,833 miles
- 2011 – 57,277 miles
- 2010 – 55,459 miles
- 2009 – 52,515 miles
- 2007 – 36,357 miles
- 2006 – 28,390 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,026 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight movement Slight play on shaft bearings (2.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front section covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 system corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front brake discs corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear brake discs corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear subframe corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel pipe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,026 miles (+7,804)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 98,026 miles
- Test number
- 381576689214
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight movement Slight play on shaft bearings (2.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front section covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,222 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 90,222 miles
- Test number
- 242270911800
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail90,220 miles (+5,994)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,220 miles
- Test number
- 803928519272
- MajorAnti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking Above rear subframe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,226 miles (+54)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,226 miles
- Test number
- 248282611017
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and temp repair
- AdvisorySills and underside corroded
Pass84,172 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 84,172 miles
- Test number
- 333708506759
- AdvisoryAll front anti-roll bar bushes perished
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail84,172 miles (+28)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,172 miles
- Test number
- 686552709174
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll front anti-roll bar bushes perished
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass84,144 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 84,144 miles
- Test number
- 847519633518
- AdvisoryAll front anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers very perished and in poor condition
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail84,143 miles (+1,310)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,143 miles
- Test number
- 422230892121
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll front anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers very perished and in poor condition
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass82,833 miles (+2,657)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,833 miles
- Test number
- 561538425122
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing and feathering on inner edges
Pass80,176 miles (+4,248)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 80,176 miles
- Test number
- 411087558911
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres feathering on inner edges
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks
Pass75,928 miles (+8,670)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,928 miles
- Test number
- 708483320100
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass67,258 miles (+5,050)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 67,258 miles
- Test number
- 335223105136
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,208 miles (+955)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 62,208 miles
- Test number
- 329883324136
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
Pass61,253 miles (+2,420)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 61,253 miles
- Test number
- 618041853084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,833 miles (+1,556)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 58,833 miles
- Test number
- 306284142039
- NoteSlight play front wheel bearings
Pass57,277 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 57,277 miles
- Test number
- 449533741024
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail57,277 miles (+1,818)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,277 miles
- Test number
- 808123441030
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass55,459 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,459 miles
- Test number
- 101548840027
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail55,459 miles (+2,944)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,459 miles
- Test number
- 781948040041
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass52,515 miles (+16,158)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 52,515 miles
- Test number
- 382058459060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,357 miles (+7,967)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2008
- Odometer
- 36,357 miles
- Test number
- 200692027493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 28,390 miles
- Test number
- 573610136103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T26 HCF
- Does T26 HCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 HCF is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T26 HCF?
- The MOT on T26 HCF is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T26 HCF done?
- T26 HCF was recorded at 98,026 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,535 miles a year.
- Has T26 HCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T26 HCF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T26 HCF 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 T26 HCF find?
- T26 HCF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers, both sides; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 7 more.
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