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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

T494 UOSMOT history

T494 UOS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,036 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 UOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 UOS was last recorded at 72,036 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,730 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
2,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,036 miles
  • 2025 – 71,730 miles
  • 2024 – 70,771 miles
  • 2023 – 70,073 miles
  • 2021 – 68,094 miles
  • 2020 – 66,623 miles
  • 2019 – 64,575 miles
  • 2018 – 62,065 miles
  • 2017 – 59,077 miles
  • 2016 – 57,258 miles
  • 2015 – 55,501 miles
  • 2014 – 53,187 miles
  • 2013 – 51,297 miles
  • 2012 – 48,601 miles
  • 2011 – 44,369 miles
  • 2010 – 41,681 miles
  • 2009 – 38,218 miles
  • 2008 – 34,044 miles
  • 2007 – 28,176 miles
  • 2006 – 26,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,036 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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyers perishing and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front 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

  • All underside suspension an steering components and chassis coated in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,036 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,036 miles
    Test number
    166189927315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,730 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    559487653303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,771 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    714796739724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,073 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    811605367942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,094 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    191728836993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyers perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail68,085 miles (+1,462)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,085 miles
    Test number
    570410086713
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyers perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,623 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    149749707613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,575 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,575 miles
    Test number
    219222016548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryAll underside suspension an steering components and chassis coated in underseal

  9. Fail64,572 miles (+2,507)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    936613365046
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside suspension an steering components and chassis coated in underseal

  10. Pass62,065 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    330963694108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,077 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    295966356355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,258 miles (+1,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    503688109989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass55,501 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    569980025220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,187 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,187 miles
    Test number
    699026444172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,297 miles (+2,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    297122243183
    • 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)

  16. Pass48,601 miles (+4,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    965393062191
    • 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)

  17. Pass44,369 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    668120241066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,681 miles (+3,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    652700650076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass38,218 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,218 miles
    Test number
    661564849018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,044 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,044 miles
    Test number
    751364848004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,176 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,176 miles
    Test number
    201461957065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,891 miles
    Test number
    291681456040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 UOS

Does T494 UOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T494 UOS is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T494 UOS?
The MOT on T494 UOS is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T494 UOS done?
T494 UOS was recorded at 72,036 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 2,248 miles a year.
Has T494 UOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 UOS has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T494 UOS 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 T494 UOS find?
T494 UOS passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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