Mercedes-Benz SL
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc
T449 KBEMOT history
T449 KBE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,532 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 192,532 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,533 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T449 KBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T449 KBE was last recorded at 192,532 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 192,234 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 298 miles
- Average per year
- 8,533 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,532 miles
- 2025 – 185,708 miles
- 2024 – 178,224 miles
- 2023 – 171,276 miles
- 2016 – 160,715 miles
- 2014 – 151,387 miles
- 2013 – 136,620 miles
- 2012 – 129,714 miles
- 2011 – 122,494 miles
- 2009 – 104,003 miles
- 2008 – 82,758 miles
- 2007 – 62,481 miles
- 2006 – 41,440 miles
- 2005 – 18,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,532 miles
- AdvisoryCentral centre silencer outer shell corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front wiper slight smear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,532 miles (+298)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 192,532 miles
- Test number
- 211205799938
- AdvisoryCentral centre silencer outer shell corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail192,234 miles (+6,526)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,234 miles
- Test number
- 218939242008
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting detached (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral centre silencer outer shell corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,708 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 185,708 miles
- Test number
- 641217845543
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,708 miles (+840)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,708 miles
- Test number
- 713807751793
- MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indictor (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail184,868 miles (+6,644)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,868 miles
- Test number
- 695008802156
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,224 miles (+6,948)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 178,224 miles
- Test number
- 636625216641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,276 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 171,276 miles
- Test number
- 952274870990
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wiper slight smear
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail171,275 miles (+10,560)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,275 miles
- Test number
- 228046141657
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wiper slight smear
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 160,715 miles
- Test number
- 429005843537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,715 miles (+9,328)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,715 miles
- Test number
- 973996708211
- Repaired at testFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass151,387 miles (+14,767)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 151,387 miles
- Test number
- 845409614122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,620 miles (+75)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 136,620 miles
- Test number
- 115935583444
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail136,545 miles (+6,831)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,545 miles
- Test number
- 549874683064
- FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass129,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 129,714 miles
- Test number
- 168633592441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,714 miles (+7,220)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,714 miles
- Test number
- 517393592084
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass122,494 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 122,494 miles
- Test number
- 125629301133
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail122,494 miles (+18,491)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,494 miles
- Test number
- 827004591006
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHigh level stop lamp inop
Pass104,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 104,003 miles
- Test number
- 290717129387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,003 miles (+21,245)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,003 miles
- Test number
- 424827129481
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,758 miles (+20,277)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 82,758 miles
- Test number
- 142062838376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 62,481 miles
- Test number
- 880042467379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,481 miles (+21,041)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,481 miles
- Test number
- 463511767361
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,440 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 41,440 miles
- Test number
- 181002866363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,439 miles (+22,939)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,439 miles
- Test number
- 481561466449
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass18,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 18,500 miles
- Test number
- 723458625390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T449 KBE
- Does T449 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 KBE is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T449 KBE?
- The MOT on T449 KBE is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T449 KBE done?
- T449 KBE was recorded at 192,532 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,533 miles a year.
- Has T449 KBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T449 KBE has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T449 KBE 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 T449 KBE find?
- T449 KBE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: central centre silencer outer shell corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.
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