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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

T3 LGSMOT history

T3 LGS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,011 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LGS was last recorded at 72,011 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,152 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
2,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,011 miles
  • 2025 – 71,152 miles
  • 2024 – 68,384 miles
  • 2023 – 64,604 miles
  • 2022 – 63,393 miles
  • 2021 – 62,400 miles
  • 2020 – 61,545 miles
  • 2019 – 58,006 miles
  • 2018 – 55,111 miles
  • 2017 – 52,065 miles
  • 2016 – 47,983 miles
  • 2015 – 43,109 miles
  • 2014 – 36,067 miles
  • 2013 – 33,811 miles
  • 2012 – 31,684 miles
  • 2011 – 28,534 miles
  • 2010 – 24,827 miles
  • 2009 – 20,265 miles
  • 2008 – 16,706 miles
  • 2007 – 15,534 miles
  • 2006 – 12,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,011 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,011 miles (+859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    540677423752
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass71,152 miles (+2,768)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    825844108558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just passed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass68,384 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    971065555324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,604 miles (+1,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,604 miles
    Test number
    757370885138
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    470019711147
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail63,393 miles (+993)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    884566987771
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass62,400 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,400 miles
    Test number
    288660338244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass61,545 miles (+3,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    61,545 miles
    Test number
    975326533171
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  9. Pass58,006 miles (+2,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    58,006 miles
    Test number
    622156067395
    • 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))

  10. Pass55,111 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,111 miles
    Test number
    264535210501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,065 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    369854505764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,983 miles (+4,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,983 miles
    Test number
    322748708850
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes at rear have slight corrosion

  13. Pass43,109 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,109 miles
    Test number
    278502215112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    259594334448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail36,067 miles (+2,256)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    446493834197
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass33,811 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,811 miles
    Test number
    617292123137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail33,793 miles (+2,109)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,793 miles
    Test number
    608972613198
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass31,684 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    297412892116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,534 miles (+3,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,534 miles
    Test number
    248566781104
    • NoteCorrosion on inner surface of both rear brake discs.

  20. Pass24,827 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,827 miles
    Test number
    223514690198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,265 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,265 miles
    Test number
    404581679198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,706 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,706 miles
    Test number
    322327838116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,534 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,534 miles
    Test number
    251304107410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,090 miles
    Test number
    604085176012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LGS

Does T3 LGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LGS is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 LGS?
The MOT on T3 LGS is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 LGS done?
T3 LGS was recorded at 72,011 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,936 miles a year.
Has T3 LGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LGS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T3 LGS 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 T3 LGS find?
T3 LGS passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak.

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