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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

T500 GEDMOT history

T500 GED is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
88,596 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 GED
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
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T500 GED was last recorded at 88,596 miles on 9 May 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,580 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,596 miles
  • 2024 – 88,580 miles
  • 2022 – 88,572 miles
  • 2021 – 86,615 miles
  • 2020 – 85,738 miles
  • 2019 – 85,570 miles
  • 2018 – 85,500 miles
  • 2017 – 85,303 miles
  • 2016 – 85,156 miles
  • 2015 – 84,440 miles
  • 2014 – 81,175 miles
  • 2012 – 81,158 miles
  • 2010 – 78,860 miles
  • 2009 – 77,199 miles
  • 2008 – 76,500 miles
  • 2007 – 68,176 miles
  • 2006 – 17,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,596 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All x4 Coil Springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,596 miles (+16)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    458637747276
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All x4 Coil Springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,580 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,580 miles
    Test number
    764861698890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,572 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    663271844393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,615 miles (+877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    767664714529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,738 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,738 miles
    Test number
    649336836871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,570 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    361815841557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,500 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,500 miles
    Test number
    867214043726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,303 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    486655554105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,156 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,156 miles
    Test number
    162869158114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,440 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,440 miles
    Test number
    365407895023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,175 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    146651204111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,158 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,158 miles
    Test number
    206742382246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,860 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    484248850140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,199 miles
    Test number
    550057329118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,199 miles (+699)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,199 miles
    Test number
    263587329405
    • DangerousCentre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass76,500 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    271830428414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,176 miles (+50,208)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    691549217071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,968 miles
    Test number
    350866826347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 GED

Does T500 GED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 GED expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 GED?
The MOT on T500 GED expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 GED done?
T500 GED was recorded at 88,596 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 3,826 miles a year.
Has T500 GED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 GED has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 GED 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 T500 GED find?
T500 GED failed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: horn not working; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play, and 4 more.

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