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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T349 SAAMOT history

T349 SAA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
156,115 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T349 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T349 SAA was last recorded at 156,115 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 13,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,746 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
13,369 miles
Average per year
6,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,115 miles
  • 2023 – 142,746 miles
  • 2022 – 137,924 miles
  • 2020 – 131,080 miles
  • 2019 – 129,691 miles
  • 2018 – 127,679 miles
  • 2017 – 125,854 miles
  • 2016 – 121,587 miles
  • 2015 – 111,864 miles
  • 2014 – 105,855 miles
  • 2013 – 97,558 miles
  • 2012 – 92,806 miles
  • 2011 – 83,407 miles
  • 2010 – 76,989 miles
  • 2009 – 68,521 miles
  • 2008 – 59,879 miles
  • 2007 – 52,558 miles
  • 2006 – 45,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,115 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,115 miles (+13,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,115 miles
    Test number
    817846295453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,746 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,746 miles
    Test number
    962151565147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,924 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,924 miles
    Test number
    772582351428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,080 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,080 miles
    Test number
    713399346908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,691 miles (+2,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,691 miles
    Test number
    742718670259
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass127,679 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,679 miles
    Test number
    492681804147
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail127,679 miles (+1,825)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,679 miles
    Test number
    103249218143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass125,854 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,854 miles
    Test number
    906242457904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass121,587 miles (+9,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    380900111799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass111,864 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,864 miles
    Test number
    458819475032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,855 miles (+8,297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    799097574096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,558 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    786317683096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,806 miles
    Test number
    367604992088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,806 miles (+9,399)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,806 miles
    Test number
    456663292063
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail83,407 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    508985281088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass83,407 miles (+6,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    918865181034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass76,989 miles (+8,468)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    963198660064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake has long travel

  18. Pass68,521 miles (+8,642)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,521 miles
    Test number
    332478169061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  19. Pass59,879 miles (+7,321)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,879 miles
    Test number
    540336368068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise part bof brake pipe support braket missing (one of three,rest ok).

  20. Pass52,558 miles (+7,037)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,558 miles
    Test number
    314325867027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes starting to perish

  21. Pass45,521 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    500837866007
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating

  22. Fail45,521 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    160897166093
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating

Questions about T349 SAA

Does T349 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T349 SAA expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T349 SAA?
The MOT on T349 SAA expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T349 SAA done?
T349 SAA was recorded at 156,115 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 6,199 miles a year.
Has T349 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T349 SAA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T349 SAA 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 T349 SAA find?
T349 SAA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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