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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

T31 MSLMOT history

T31 MSL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
118,249 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 MSL was last recorded at 118,249 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,463 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
786 miles
Average per year
3,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,249 miles
  • 2024 – 117,463 miles
  • 2023 – 115,551 miles
  • 2022 – 114,467 miles
  • 2020 – 112,597 miles
  • 2019 – 107,046 miles
  • 2018 – 106,239 miles
  • 2017 – 104,495 miles
  • 2016 – 103,013 miles
  • 2015 – 101,185 miles
  • 2014 – 88,321 miles
  • 2013 – 87,660 miles
  • 2012 – 86,338 miles
  • 2011 – 86,062 miles
  • 2009 – 82,217 miles
  • 2008 – 74,674 miles
  • 2007 – 66,718 miles
  • 2006 – 53,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,249 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • General under body surface corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front slight play in steering idler pin / bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,249 miles (+786)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,249 miles
    Test number
    567539264809
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,463 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,463 miles
    Test number
    686275281490
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion

  3. Pass115,551 miles (+1,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,551 miles
    Test number
    720769238857
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering idler pin / bush

  4. Pass114,467 miles (+1,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,467 miles
    Test number
    950986272219
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering idler pin / bush
    • 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))

  5. Pass112,597 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,597 miles
    Test number
    563705080684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,046 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,046 miles
    Test number
    923001884755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,239 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    178657474201
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,239 miles (+1,744)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    495242255828
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,495 miles (+1,482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,495 miles
    Test number
    367337434309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass103,013 miles (+1,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    652937494454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  11. Pass101,185 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,185 miles
    Test number
    505787815211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,534 miles (+228)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    835851705239
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFromt exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  13. Fail100,306 miles (+11,985)8 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,306 miles
    Test number
    956026395177
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  14. Pass88,321 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,321 miles
    Test number
    625553114291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    496131193131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,660 miles (+1,322)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    777531293190
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass86,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,338 miles
    Test number
    237605062450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,338 miles (+276)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,338 miles
    Test number
    658931262183
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass86,062 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,062 miles
    Test number
    265684211089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,217 miles (+7,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    800807629394
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass74,674 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    142736998252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,718 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    331093387472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,468 miles (+12,492)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    502767777257
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass53,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,976 miles
    Test number
    683837516225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 MSL

Does T31 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 MSL expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 MSL?
The MOT on T31 MSL expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 MSL done?
T31 MSL was recorded at 118,249 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 3,473 miles a year.
Has T31 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 MSL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T31 MSL 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 T31 MSL find?
T31 MSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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