Mercedes-Benz SL
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T498 UFSMOT history
T498 UFS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 52,653 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 22 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T498 UFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T498 UFS was last recorded at 52,653 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,447 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 206 miles
- Average per year
- 1,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,653 miles
- 2025 – 52,447 miles
- 2024 – 52,087 miles
- 2023 – 51,909 miles
- 2022 – 51,811 miles
- 2021 – 51,687 miles
- 2020 – 51,174 miles
- 2019 – 51,058 miles
- 2018 – 50,646 miles
- 2017 – 49,011 miles
- 2016 – 48,326 miles
- 2015 – 47,424 miles
- 2014 – 45,914 miles
- 2013 – 44,566 miles
- 2012 – 42,948 miles
- 2011 – 41,094 miles
- 2010 – 38,433 miles
- 2009 – 35,868 miles
- 2008 – 31,576 miles
- 2007 – 27,638 miles
- 2006 – 23,169 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,653 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 52,653 miles
- Test number
- 695645222724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,447 miles (+360)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 52,447 miles
- Test number
- 416292192262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,087 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 52,087 miles
- Test number
- 329798362351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,909 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 51,909 miles
- Test number
- 784385919213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,811 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 51,811 miles
- Test number
- 967211443443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,687 miles (+513)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 51,687 miles
- Test number
- 271245730957
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroded
Pass51,174 miles (+116)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 51,174 miles
- Test number
- 754328747076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shocker corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shockers corroded
Pass51,058 miles (+412)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 51,058 miles
- Test number
- 905128161805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,646 miles (+586)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 50,646 miles
- Test number
- 170542676262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,060 miles (+1,049)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 50,060 miles
- Test number
- 733683093949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,011 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 49,011 miles
- Test number
- 231518510332
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail49,009 miles (+683)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,009 miles
- Test number
- 152994693431
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded very thin and corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven out 42% on application (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass48,326 miles (+902)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 48,326 miles
- Test number
- 877619841399
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,424 miles (+1,510)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 47,424 miles
- Test number
- 849822845088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,914 miles (+1,348)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 45,914 miles
- Test number
- 217138924043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,566 miles (+1,618)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 44,566 miles
- Test number
- 518325843038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,948 miles (+1,854)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 42,948 miles
- Test number
- 976618042052
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,094 miles (+2,661)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 41,094 miles
- Test number
- 648268241067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,433 miles (+2,565)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,433 miles
- Test number
- 831626840008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,868 miles (+4,292)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 35,868 miles
- Test number
- 701037949055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,576 miles (+3,938)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 31,576 miles
- Test number
- 484559648010
- NoteFront grill & bonnet damaged
- NoteFront number plate damaged but can still be red.
- NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings ( not excessive )
Pass27,638 miles (+4,469)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 27,638 miles
- Test number
- 432890757090
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass23,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 23,169 miles
- Test number
- 104876446479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,169 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,169 miles
- Test number
- 143986846478
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about T498 UFS
- Does T498 UFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T498 UFS is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T498 UFS?
- The MOT on T498 UFS is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T498 UFS done?
- T498 UFS was recorded at 52,653 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
- Has T498 UFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T498 UFS has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2017.
- Has the mileage on T498 UFS 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 T498 UFS find?
- T498 UFS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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