Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc
T500 RUFMOT history
T500 RUF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 65,989 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,757 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 RUF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 21 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 RUF was last recorded at 65,989 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Sept 2024: 63,503 miles, lower than 68,497 miles on 28 Aug 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 65,986 miles · 24 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,757 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,989 miles
- 2024 – 63,503 miles
- 2023 – 62,464 miles
- 2022 – 61,849 miles
- 2021 – 60,155 miles
- 2019 – 56,272 miles
- 2018 – 53,352 miles
- 2016 – 49,106 miles
- 2015 – 46,018 miles
- 2014 – 43,363 miles
- 2012 – 37,112 miles
- 2010 – 32,001 miles
- 2009 – 27,308 miles
- 2008 – 21,521 miles
- 2007 – 15,050 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,989 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across width
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,989 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 65,989 miles
- Test number
- 560908391081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail65,986 miles (+2,483)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,986 miles
- Test number
- 242738704454
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass63,503 miles (-4,994)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 63,503 miles
- Test number
- 514386068854
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across width (5.2.3 (e))
Fail68,497 miles (+6,033)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,497 miles
- Test number
- 351230490436
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across width (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,464 miles (+615)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 62,464 miles
- Test number
- 217158495833
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,849 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 61,849 miles
- Test number
- 588938215760
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail61,849 miles (+1,694)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,849 miles
- Test number
- 955377139991
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass60,155 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 60,155 miles
- Test number
- 348078959409
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail60,153 miles (+3,881)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,153 miles
- Test number
- 647818756264
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass56,272 miles (+2,920)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,272 miles
- Test number
- 183495713948
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass53,352 miles (+4,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 53,352 miles
- Test number
- 839644482178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass49,106 miles (+3,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 49,106 miles
- Test number
- 720383158832
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,018 miles (+2,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 46,018 miles
- Test number
- 258995125246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,363 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 43,363 miles
- Test number
- 577635784174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,363 miles (+6,251)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,363 miles
- Test number
- 709185284161
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,112 miles (+5,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,112 miles
- Test number
- 669164182179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,001 miles (+4,693)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,001 miles
- Test number
- 380351550235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,308 miles (+5,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 27,308 miles
- Test number
- 760300399173
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,521 miles (+6,471)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 21,521 miles
- Test number
- 784370798155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,050 miles (+1,363)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 15,050 miles
- Test number
- 612301897151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 13,687 miles
- Test number
- 941398527110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 RUF
- Does T500 RUF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RUF is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 RUF?
- The MOT on T500 RUF is valid until 26 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 RUF done?
- T500 RUF was recorded at 65,989 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,757 miles a year.
- Has T500 RUF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 RUF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 RUF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T500 RUF find?
- T500 RUF passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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