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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T49 LRNMOT history

T49 LRN is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
110,572 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 LRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T49 LRN was last recorded at 110,572 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,554 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,572 miles
  • 2022 – 110,554 miles
  • 2020 – 104,329 miles
  • 2019 – 103,285 miles
  • 2018 – 101,805 miles
  • 2017 – 98,907 miles
  • 2016 – 96,632 miles
  • 2015 – 94,682 miles
  • 2014 – 92,340 miles
  • 2013 – 89,732 miles
  • 2012 – 88,821 miles
  • 2011 – 86,845 miles
  • 2010 – 85,690 miles
  • 2009 – 81,570 miles
  • 2008 – 73,880 miles
  • 2007 – 72,208 miles
  • 2006 – 69,024 miles
  • 2005 – 62,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,572 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded and outer skin seperating

What MOT failures 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,572 miles (+18)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,572 miles
    Test number
    641948500764
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded and outer skin seperating

  2. Pass110,554 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    479448329653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,553 miles (+6,224)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,553 miles
    Test number
    313799768535
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,329 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,329 miles
    Test number
    834046207853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,285 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,285 miles
    Test number
    280647627781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,805 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,805 miles
    Test number
    539003894340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,907 miles (+2,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,907 miles
    Test number
    813643701731
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer two (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass96,632 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,632 miles
    Test number
    617948463354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,682 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,682 miles
    Test number
    826250325177
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass94,682 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,682 miles
    Test number
    927980125179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,340 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,340 miles
    Test number
    927065204162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,732 miles (+911)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    677169423140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter box outer cover rusted
    • NoteFront n/s tyre has slight damage to side wall

  13. Pass88,821 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    316447862168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,845 miles (+1,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    979865741169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,690 miles (+4,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    442232830170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass81,570 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    223712049134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,880 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    162473768059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,208 miles (+3,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    530022257079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass69,024 miles (+6,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    562317686082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass62,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    573510875258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T49 LRN

Does T49 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T49 LRN expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T49 LRN?
The MOT on T49 LRN expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T49 LRN done?
T49 LRN was recorded at 110,572 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 2,620 miles a year.
Has T49 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 LRN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T49 LRN 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 T49 LRN find?
T49 LRN failed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 9 advisories: offside front inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; front service brake excessively fluctuating, and 15 more.

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