Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T438 ONVMOT history
T438 ONV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,089 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 69,089 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T438 ONV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T438 ONV was last recorded at 69,089 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Jul 2023: 66,447 miles, lower than 66,920 miles on 5 Jul 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 68,376 miles · 13 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 713 miles
- Average per year
- 1,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,089 miles
- 2024 – 68,376 miles
- 2023 – 66,447 miles
- 2022 – 66,920 miles
- 2021 – 66,281 miles
- 2020 – 65,779 miles
- 2018 – 65,099 miles
- 2014 – 62,456 miles
- 2012 – 60,242 miles
- 2011 – 58,017 miles
- 2010 – 56,530 miles
- 2008 – 53,710 miles
- 2007 – 50,987 miles
- 2006 – 46,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining clamp loose/missing
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding in places
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust centre box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside outer/arm bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside upper mountings deteriorated/splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/inner wheel arch. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,089 miles (+713)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 69,089 miles
- Test number
- 805807640154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,376 miles (+1,929)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 68,376 miles
- Test number
- 726390451243
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnder tray has a misting of oil
Pass66,447 miles (-473)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 66,447 miles
- Test number
- 345295328883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,920 miles (+639)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 66,920 miles
- Test number
- 236154378850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,281 miles (+7)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 66,281 miles
- Test number
- 638693531343
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Offside and nearside body, mountings loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside outer/arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside upper mountings deteriorated/splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/inner wheel arch. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded in places. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroding in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail66,274 miles (+495)7 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,274 miles
- Test number
- 697062972116
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Offside and nearside body, mountings loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside outer/arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside upper mountings deteriorated/splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/inner wheel arch. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded in places. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroding in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,779 miles (+680)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,779 miles
- Test number
- 140119947842
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight [play rack end balljoint
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play rack end ball joint
Pass65,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 65,099 miles
- Test number
- 540051292178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,099 miles (+2,643)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,099 miles
- Test number
- 592466153746
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass62,456 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,456 miles
- Test number
- 285888564422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 60,242 miles
- Test number
- 308996912294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,239 miles (+2,222)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,239 miles
- Test number
- 125396012243
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass58,017 miles (+1,487)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 58,017 miles
- Test number
- 196498241178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,530 miles (+2,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,530 miles
- Test number
- 293947310110
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,710 miles (+2,723)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 53,710 miles
- Test number
- 913514618127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,987 miles (+4,432)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 50,987 miles
- Test number
- 810892807191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,555 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 46,555 miles
- Test number
- 231718686035
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T438 ONV
- Does T438 ONV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T438 ONV expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T438 ONV?
- The MOT on T438 ONV expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T438 ONV done?
- T438 ONV was recorded at 69,089 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 1,171 miles a year.
- Has T438 ONV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T438 ONV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on T438 ONV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T438 ONV find?
- T438 ONV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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