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Mercedes-Benz SL

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,966 cc

T500 JWSMOT history

T500 JWS is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
41,607 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 JWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 JWS was last recorded at 41,607 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,692 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
915 miles
Average per year
1,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,607 miles
  • 2025 – 40,692 miles
  • 2024 – 40,023 miles
  • 2022 – 39,191 miles
  • 2021 – 38,384 miles
  • 2020 – 35,817 miles
  • 2019 – 33,353 miles
  • 2018 – 32,946 miles
  • 2017 – 32,119 miles
  • 2016 – 31,016 miles
  • 2014 – 29,640 miles
  • 2013 – 28,342 miles
  • 2012 – 24,955 miles
  • 2011 – 24,062 miles
  • 2010 – 23,109 miles
  • 2008 – 21,519 miles
  • 2007 – 20,443 miles
  • 2006 – 19,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,607 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,607 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    41,607 miles
    Test number
    130690507535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,692 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,692 miles
    Test number
    162500216300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,023 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    212568457091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass39,191 miles (+807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    864539102088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 245/45R17 95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 245/45R17 95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass38,384 miles (+2,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,384 miles
    Test number
    439652941092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 245/45R17 95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 5.7mm @centre of tread. 245/45R17 95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass35,817 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,817 miles
    Test number
    372212432226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    784609945138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,353 miles (+407)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    747922053454
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass32,946 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,946 miles
    Test number
    839543098618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,119 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,119 miles
    Test number
    249523341104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,016 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,016 miles
    Test number
    306996783511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,640 miles
    Test number
    398553924332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail29,640 miles (+1,298)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,640 miles
    Test number
    535303624322
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass28,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,342 miles
    Test number
    948139423319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,342 miles (+3,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,342 miles
    Test number
    969259523387
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass24,955 miles (+893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,955 miles
    Test number
    456676022116
    • NoteFront wiper poor

  17. Pass24,062 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    466676401136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,109 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,109 miles
    Test number
    853737250037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,519 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,519 miles
    Test number
    414952128349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,808 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,808 miles
    Test number
    630200678116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,443 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    290967207136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,357 miles
    Test number
    220768716184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,357 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,357 miles
    Test number
    162597716127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 JWS

Does T500 JWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 JWS is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 JWS?
The MOT on T500 JWS is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 JWS done?
T500 JWS was recorded at 41,607 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,114 miles a year.
Has T500 JWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 JWS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T500 JWS 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 JWS find?
T500 JWS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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