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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T301 SBJMOT history

T301 SBJ is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,868 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T301 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T301 SBJ was last recorded at 145,868 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,516 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,352 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,868 miles
  • 2025 – 143,516 miles
  • 2024 – 140,054 miles
  • 2023 – 137,251 miles
  • 2022 – 133,576 miles
  • 2021 – 130,252 miles
  • 2020 – 128,678 miles
  • 2019 – 122,304 miles
  • 2018 – 113,479 miles
  • 2017 – 108,635 miles
  • 2016 – 101,400 miles
  • 2015 – 95,781 miles
  • 2014 – 90,593 miles
  • 2013 – 89,618 miles
  • 2012 – 89,095 miles
  • 2010 – 87,360 miles
  • 2008 – 81,942 miles
  • 2007 – 81,185 miles
  • 2006 – 76,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,868 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,868 miles (+2,352)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,868 miles
    Test number
    390116160375
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,516 miles (+3,462)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,516 miles
    Test number
    472667319843
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  3. Pass140,054 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,054 miles
    Test number
    671161121367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,251 miles (+3,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    607923180284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,576 miles (+3,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,576 miles
    Test number
    882224040811
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,252 miles (+1,574)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,252 miles
    Test number
    584127042755
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,678 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,678 miles
    Test number
    533731179939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail128,678 miles (+6,374)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,678 miles
    Test number
    556306547292
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,304 miles (+8,825)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,304 miles
    Test number
    635313941414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,479 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,479 miles
    Test number
    941082447786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,635 miles
    Test number
    355557167512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,635 miles (+7,235)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,635 miles
    Test number
    359004017032
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass101,400 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    694275590546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,781 miles
    Test number
    477835685094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,781 miles (+5,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,781 miles
    Test number
    837675285058
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass90,593 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,593 miles
    Test number
    169387784029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass89,618 miles (+523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,618 miles
    Test number
    755196683024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,095 miles
    Test number
    307276192050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail89,095 miles (+1,735)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,095 miles
    Test number
    686800692038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass87,360 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    111574610077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,942 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    170854468227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,185 miles (+4,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    370712377241
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass76,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    312454526479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T301 SBJ

Does T301 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T301 SBJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T301 SBJ?
The MOT on T301 SBJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T301 SBJ done?
T301 SBJ was recorded at 145,868 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has T301 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T301 SBJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T301 SBJ 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 T301 SBJ find?
T301 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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