Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T479 KFJMOT history
T479 KFJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,889 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,889 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,708 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T479 KFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T479 KFJ was last recorded at 79,889 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,824 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 65 miles
- Average per year
- 2,708 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,889 miles
- 2024 – 79,824 miles
- 2023 – 75,177 miles
- 2022 – 74,254 miles
- 2021 – 71,185 miles
- 2020 – 71,015 miles
- 2019 – 67,879 miles
- 2018 – 59,621 miles
- 2017 – 55,921 miles
- 2016 – 54,812 miles
- 2015 – 53,807 miles
- 2014 – 50,212 miles
- 2013 – 47,257 miles
- 2012 – 46,446 miles
- 2011 – 41,616 miles
- 2010 – 39,151 miles
- 2009 – 37,544 miles
- 2008 – 36,986 miles
- 2007 – 32,543 miles
- 2006 – 26,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,889 miles
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.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,889 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 79,889 miles
- Test number
- 307400934857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,824 miles (+4,647)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 79,824 miles
- Test number
- 528830232825
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,177 miles (+923)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 75,177 miles
- Test number
- 531969847402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
Pass74,254 miles (+3,069)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,254 miles
- Test number
- 661574605808
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,185 miles (+170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 71,185 miles
- Test number
- 730504449958
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass71,015 miles (+627)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 71,015 miles
- Test number
- 209968325192
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail70,388 miles (+2,509)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,388 miles
- Test number
- 668385922537
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,879 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,879 miles
- Test number
- 728034820455
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,879 miles (+8,258)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,879 miles
- Test number
- 147753222795
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,621 miles (+3,700)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,621 miles
- Test number
- 835247941964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,921 miles (+1,109)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 55,921 miles
- Test number
- 776661196014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,812 miles (+1,005)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 54,812 miles
- Test number
- 656392549456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,807 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,807 miles
- Test number
- 305792715124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,212 miles (+2,955)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 50,212 miles
- Test number
- 676773614111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,257 miles (+811)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 47,257 miles
- Test number
- 646309893080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,446 miles (+4,830)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 46,446 miles
- Test number
- 946996612185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,616 miles (+2,465)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 41,616 miles
- Test number
- 616347011186
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFoot brake travel
Pass39,151 miles (+1,607)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 39,151 miles
- Test number
- 701610710188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,544 miles (+558)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 37,544 miles
- Test number
- 753640429169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,986 miles (+4,443)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,986 miles
- Test number
- 150280728113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,543 miles (+5,944)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,543 miles
- Test number
- 532103417130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 26,599 miles
- Test number
- 761604976059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,599 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,599 miles
- Test number
- 140407066095
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Questions about T479 KFJ
- Does T479 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T479 KFJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T479 KFJ?
- The MOT on T479 KFJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T479 KFJ done?
- T479 KFJ was recorded at 79,889 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
- Has T479 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T479 KFJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2020.
- Has the mileage on T479 KFJ 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 T479 KFJ find?
- T479 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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