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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T477 MBJMOT history

T477 MBJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
126,731 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 MBJ
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 MBJ was last recorded at 126,731 miles on 12 May 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2016: 125,481 miles, lower than 125,729 miles on 5 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,550 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
3,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,731 miles
  • 2021 – 126,550 miles
  • 2020 – 126,524 miles
  • 2019 – 126,240 miles
  • 2018 – 126,086 miles
  • 2017 – 125,772 miles
  • 2016 – 125,481 miles
  • 2015 – 125,729 miles
  • 2014 – 123,938 miles
  • 2013 – 117,851 miles
  • 2012 – 111,627 miles
  • 2011 – 102,971 miles
  • 2010 – 95,233 miles
  • 2009 – 85,411 miles
  • 2008 – 74,921 miles
  • 2007 – 64,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,731 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.

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,731 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,731 miles
    Test number
    319140629919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,550 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,550 miles
    Test number
    266048258876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,524 miles
    Test number
    438819502907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,515 miles (+275)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,515 miles
    Test number
    258816173188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,240 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,240 miles
    Test number
    502356117880
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,086 miles (+314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,086 miles
    Test number
    439499268318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass125,772 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,772 miles
    Test number
    404981089366
    • AdvisoryOil Leaking Slightly Underneath

  8. Fail125,726 miles (+245)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,726 miles
    Test number
    500547081749
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOil Leaking Slightly Underneath

  9. Pass125,481 miles (-248)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,481 miles
    Test number
    828003598845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,729 miles
    Test number
    158744965027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail125,729 miles (+1,791)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,729 miles
    Test number
    806523965031
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass123,938 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    123,938 miles
    Test number
    835381044015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,851 miles (+6,224)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    236826793491
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass111,627 miles (+211)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,627 miles
    Test number
    258375692047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wiper blade smeary but still clears screen
    • NoteNearside front fog/spot lamp not illuminating
    • NoteOffside front fog/spot lamp lens broken
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear diff

  15. Fail111,416 miles (+8,445)6 failures6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,416 miles
    Test number
    289788782032
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wiper blade smeary but still clears screen
    • NoteNearside front fog/spot lamp not illuminating
    • NoteOffside front fog/spot lamp lens broken
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear diff

  16. Pass102,971 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    537060981049
    • NoteSee advisory sheet 159190081013

  17. Fail102,971 miles (+7,738)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    159190081013
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteSlight play in steering pivots
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteWater damage to rear no.plate

  18. Pass95,233 miles (+43)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    311632980034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  19. Fail95,190 miles (+9,779)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,190 miles
    Test number
    510201580086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  20. Pass85,411 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    663950659049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSome play in ns steering joints
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteWater damage to rear no. plate

  21. Fail85,411 miles (+10,490)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    403629549062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSome play in ns steering joints
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteWater damage to rear no. plate

  22. Pass74,921 miles (+10,688)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    762075528020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteVery slight corrosion on exhaust joints

  23. Pass64,233 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,233 miles
    Test number
    850909307085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail64,051 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    641462307072
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T477 MBJ

Does T477 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T477 MBJ is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T477 MBJ?
The MOT on T477 MBJ is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T477 MBJ done?
T477 MBJ was recorded at 126,731 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,238 miles a year.
Has T477 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 MBJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T477 MBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T477 MBJ find?
T477 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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