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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,966 cc

T401 KOWMOT history

T401 KOW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
152,907 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 KOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 KOW was last recorded at 152,907 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,884 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,907 miles
  • 2022 – 139,505 miles
  • 2021 – 126,998 miles
  • 2020 – 111,289 miles
  • 2018 – 79,013 miles
  • 2016 – 73,290 miles
  • 2015 – 73,028 miles
  • 2014 – 66,843 miles
  • 2013 – 64,843 miles
  • 2012 – 60,972 miles
  • 2010 – 41,387 miles
  • 2008 – 36,936 miles
  • 2006 – 35,980 miles
  • 2005 – 35,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,907 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Rear High level brake light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,907 miles (+23)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,907 miles
    Test number
    272249176259
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail152,884 miles (+13,379)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,884 miles
    Test number
    910111580796
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass139,505 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,505 miles
    Test number
    235054976234
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail139,502 miles (+12,504)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,502 miles
    Test number
    784994220319
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass126,998 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,998 miles
    Test number
    438013974126
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear High level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,998 miles (+15,709)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,998 miles
    Test number
    912046055398
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear High level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,289 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,289 miles
    Test number
    109868888877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,102 miles (+32,089)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,102 miles
    Test number
    557575840233
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyer inner edge thin

  9. Pass79,013 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    574627577374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    645598362525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,290 miles (+262)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    791507058336
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  12. Pass73,028 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,028 miles
    Test number
    588373415257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,843 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    258775794484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,843 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    419224493112
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass60,972 miles (+19,585)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,972 miles
    Test number
    917056742117
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCrack onnear side headlamp lens.

  16. Pass41,387 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    401012720261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,936 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    692038748256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,980 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,980 miles
    Test number
    753108576143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    35,537 miles
    Test number
    563140925216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 KOW

Does T401 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T401 KOW expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T401 KOW?
The MOT on T401 KOW expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T401 KOW done?
T401 KOW was recorded at 152,907 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 6,399 miles a year.
Has T401 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 KOW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T401 KOW 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 T401 KOW find?
T401 KOW passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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