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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

T500 HYSMOT history

T500 HYS is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,472 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 HYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 HYS was last recorded at 55,472 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,329 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
2,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,472 miles
  • 2025 – 55,329 miles
  • 2024 – 53,814 miles
  • 2023 – 50,619 miles
  • 2022 – 49,632 miles
  • 2021 – 48,353 miles
  • 2020 – 46,485 miles
  • 2019 – 45,729 miles
  • 2018 – 44,684 miles
  • 2017 – 44,453 miles
  • 2016 – 41,237 miles
  • 2015 – 38,854 miles
  • 2014 – 34,528 miles
  • 2013 – 27,953 miles
  • 2012 – 27,256 miles
  • 2011 – 25,716 miles
  • 2010 – 23,259 miles
  • 2008 – 19,036 miles
  • 2007 – 14,793 miles
  • 2006 – 8,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,472 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.

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,472 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,472 miles
    Test number
    235125464314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,329 miles (+1,515)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    583875086147
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Strut mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Strut mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass53,814 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,814 miles
    Test number
    763109616580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,619 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    431736204509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,632 miles (+1,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,632 miles
    Test number
    868238907887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass48,353 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,353 miles
    Test number
    328698346652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,485 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    612622155354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,729 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    395808972751
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
  9. Pass44,684 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    316991292749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    451388969483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,453 miles (+3,216)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    745845995118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass41,237 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    813440883326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,854 miles (+4,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,854 miles
    Test number
    306789954652
    • 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)
  14. Pass34,528 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    755085444303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,332 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,332 miles
    Test number
    489892704096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass27,953 miles (+697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    758215233275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass27,256 miles (+1,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,256 miles
    Test number
    978750012056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass25,716 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,716 miles
    Test number
    375080911066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,259 miles (+4,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,259 miles
    Test number
    124857850064
    • NoteAdvise o/side and n/side fron tyres are wearing on outside edges.advise to replace a.s.a.p.
  20. Pass19,036 miles (+4,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,036 miles
    Test number
    110379088265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass14,793 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,793 miles
    Test number
    842112807128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,663 miles
    Test number
    592317716142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 HYS

Does T500 HYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 HYS is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 HYS?
The MOT on T500 HYS is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 HYS done?
T500 HYS was recorded at 55,472 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
Has T500 HYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 HYS has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 HYS 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 HYS find?
T500 HYS passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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