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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T271 RMYMOT history

T271 RMY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,056 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 RMY
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 RMY was last recorded at 139,056 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,046 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,056 miles
  • 2025 – 138,830 miles
  • 2024 – 138,697 miles
  • 2022 – 138,522 miles
  • 2021 – 138,094 miles
  • 2019 – 137,138 miles
  • 2018 – 136,592 miles
  • 2017 – 135,355 miles
  • 2016 – 131,493 miles
  • 2015 – 115,979 miles
  • 2014 – 107,953 miles
  • 2013 – 105,350 miles
  • 2012 – 102,578 miles
  • 2011 – 97,098 miles
  • 2010 – 92,519 miles
  • 2009 – 85,111 miles
  • 2008 – 77,398 miles
  • 2007 – 70,338 miles
  • 2006 – 61,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded in places (Marked Yellow)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,056 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,056 miles
    Test number
    373800233593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,046 miles (+216)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,046 miles
    Test number
    490747207655
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,830 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    611159293898
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass138,697 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,697 miles
    Test number
    578197699599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass138,522 miles (+428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    654244654190
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,094 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,094 miles
    Test number
    958457721022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to metal pipes O/S and N/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass137,138 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,138 miles
    Test number
    201611055788
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded in places (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail137,129 miles (+537)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,129 miles
    Test number
    344836347769
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (Marked Yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded in places (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass136,592 miles (+1,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,592 miles
    Test number
    802262506586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass135,355 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,355 miles
    Test number
    580667434616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,493 miles
    Test number
    171455252824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,493 miles (+15,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,493 miles
    Test number
    981077142221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass115,979 miles (+8,026)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,979 miles
    Test number
    586914655120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,953 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,953 miles
    Test number
    309725684110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    468119903148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,350 miles (+2,772)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    778338103103
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail102,578 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    127680712165
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass102,578 miles (+5,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    908630612193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass97,098 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    857871511131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass92,519 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,519 miles
    Test number
    572999600177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,111 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,111 miles
    Test number
    580133919184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,398 miles (+7,060)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,398 miles
    Test number
    280632918131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,338 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,338 miles
    Test number
    642280917175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    212501016444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 RMY

Does T271 RMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T271 RMY is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T271 RMY?
The MOT on T271 RMY is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T271 RMY done?
T271 RMY was recorded at 139,056 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has T271 RMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 RMY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T271 RMY 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 T271 RMY find?
T271 RMY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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