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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

T427 KDPMOT history

T427 KDP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,999 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T427 KDP
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
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T427 KDP was last recorded at 97,999 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,668 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,331 miles
Average per year
3,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,999 miles
  • 2024 – 94,668 miles
  • 2023 – 92,065 miles
  • 2022 – 89,747 miles
  • 2021 – 80,819 miles
  • 2020 – 78,800 miles
  • 2019 – 75,164 miles
  • 2018 – 73,115 miles
  • 2017 – 70,902 miles
  • 2016 – 69,881 miles
  • 2015 – 66,237 miles
  • 2014 – 58,944 miles
  • 2013 – 52,955 miles
  • 2012 – 47,518 miles
  • 2011 – 40,437 miles
  • 2010 – 34,246 miles
  • 2009 – 31,630 miles
  • 2007 – 27,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,999 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,999 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,999 miles
    Test number
    469768771704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,668 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,668 miles
    Test number
    687823481908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,065 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    940373642712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,747 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,747 miles
    Test number
    528462696666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,732 miles (+8,913)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    903515495524
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,819 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    888117082940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,800 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    568481665867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,164 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    200620891398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    635056915785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  10. Fail73,115 miles (+2,213)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    270812043678
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  11. Pass70,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    691387145039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,902 miles (+1,021)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    939778594407
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake hose perished

  13. Pass69,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,881 miles
    Test number
    667736685459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail69,881 miles (+3,644)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,881 miles
    Test number
    241852728777
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass66,237 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    807986365026
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail66,237 miles (+7,293)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    269064765092
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass58,944 miles (+5,989)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    199914124000
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass52,955 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,955 miles
    Test number
    339628303009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,951 miles (+5,433)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    137913803027
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass47,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    526935152095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,518 miles (+166)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    825384652063
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail47,352 miles (+6,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,352 miles
    Test number
    117767342064
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass40,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,437 miles
    Test number
    247724551016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,437 miles (+6,191)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,437 miles
    Test number
    115273451036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass34,246 miles (+2,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    353595830056
    • NoteAutomatic dipstick missing
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damaged

  26. Pass31,630 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,630 miles
    Test number
    881119829056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,668 miles
    Test number
    303711917055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T427 KDP

Does T427 KDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T427 KDP is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T427 KDP?
The MOT on T427 KDP is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T427 KDP done?
T427 KDP was recorded at 97,999 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,729 miles a year.
Has T427 KDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T427 KDP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T427 KDP 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 T427 KDP find?
T427 KDP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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