Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T449 SLSMOT history
T449 SLS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 140,938 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,168 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T449 SLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T449 SLS was last recorded at 140,938 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,646 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 292 miles
- Average per year
- 3,168 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,938 miles
- 2025 – 140,646 miles
- 2023 – 140,410 miles
- 2022 – 140,388 miles
- 2020 – 140,303 miles
- 2019 – 140,296 miles
- 2017 – 139,392 miles
- 2014 – 138,997 miles
- 2013 – 137,750 miles
- 2012 – 131,781 miles
- 2011 – 125,580 miles
- 2010 – 118,277 miles
- 2009 – 112,150 miles
- 2008 – 91,857 miles
- 2007 – 91,238 miles
- 2006 – 81,621 miles
- 2005 – 74,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,938 miles
- AdvisoryAll suspension undersealed
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Underside showing signs of corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,938 miles (+292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 140,938 miles
- Test number
- 237394467423
- AdvisoryAll suspension undersealed
Pass140,646 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 140,646 miles
- Test number
- 932872101775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,410 miles (+22)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 140,410 miles
- Test number
- 273631796365
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,388 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 140,388 miles
- Test number
- 383001121557
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail140,388 miles (+85)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,388 miles
- Test number
- 460689359385
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass140,303 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 140,303 miles
- Test number
- 581818248225
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion
Fail140,303 miles (+7)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,303 miles
- Test number
- 191068244762
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion
Pass140,296 miles (+135)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 140,296 miles
- Test number
- 288411780212
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,161 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 140,161 miles
- Test number
- 766971521169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,144 miles (+752)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,144 miles
- Test number
- 352512403964
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass139,392 miles (+395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 139,392 miles
- Test number
- 964838780160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
Pass138,997 miles (+1,247)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 138,997 miles
- Test number
- 839463434240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,750 miles (+5,969)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 137,750 miles
- Test number
- 568172113240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,781 miles (+6,201)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 131,781 miles
- Test number
- 885836712246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,580 miles (+7,303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 125,580 miles
- Test number
- 348499981126
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,277 miles (+6,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 118,277 miles
- Test number
- 623206710281
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass112,150 miles (+264)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 112,150 miles
- Test number
- 804617619284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,886 miles (+20,029)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,886 miles
- Test number
- 863003619208
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,857 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 91,857 miles
- Test number
- 133431928253
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSigns of wear to brake pedal rubber
- NoteSurface corrosion rear brake discs
- NoteXenon light n/s not o/s
Fail91,857 miles (+619)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,857 miles
- Test number
- 884881828296
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteParking brake travel very close to maximum
- NoteSigns of wear to brake pedal rubber
- NoteSurface corrosion rear brake discs
- NoteXenon light n/s not o/s
Pass91,238 miles (+9,617)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 91,238 miles
- Test number
- 460948837438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 81,621 miles
- Test number
- 710292816385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,621 miles (+6,794)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,621 miles
- Test number
- 710632716391
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass74,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 74,827 miles
- Test number
- 434274515498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T449 SLS
- Does T449 SLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 SLS is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T449 SLS?
- The MOT on T449 SLS is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T449 SLS done?
- T449 SLS was recorded at 140,938 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
- Has T449 SLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T449 SLS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T449 SLS 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 SLS find?
- T449 SLS passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: all suspension undersealed.
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