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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

T530 KARMOT history

T530 KAR is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
54,365 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 KAR was last recorded at 54,365 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,358 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,365 miles
  • 2022 – 53,738 miles
  • 2021 – 53,050 miles
  • 2020 – 51,981 miles
  • 2019 – 51,566 miles
  • 2018 – 48,978 miles
  • 2017 – 48,111 miles
  • 2016 – 46,987 miles
  • 2015 – 44,913 miles
  • 2014 – 43,071 miles
  • 2013 – 40,894 miles
  • 2012 – 39,169 miles
  • 2011 – 36,876 miles
  • 2010 – 34,275 miles
  • 2009 – 31,787 miles
  • 2008 – 30,794 miles
  • 2007 – 29,962 miles
  • 2006 – 29,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,365 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,365 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    835495728719
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail54,358 miles (+620)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,358 miles
    Test number
    561514591443
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass53,738 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,738 miles
    Test number
    546674075673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail53,732 miles (+682)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    785177653502
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass53,050 miles (+1,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    318477507347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass51,981 miles (+415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    132551986161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass51,566 miles (+2,588)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    51,566 miles
    Test number
    492147745757
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass48,978 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    687266666881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    179973229612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,111 miles (+1,124)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    459920365779
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass46,987 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,987 miles
    Test number
    822358472236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,913 miles (+1,842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,913 miles
    Test number
    208428495172
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  13. Pass43,071 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,071 miles
    Test number
    245177664466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,894 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,894 miles
    Test number
    765081973156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,169 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,169 miles
    Test number
    105649972179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,876 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,876 miles
    Test number
    439552781167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,275 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,275 miles
    Test number
    971841980140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,787 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,787 miles
    Test number
    322127749193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,794 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,794 miles
    Test number
    283433228148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,962 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    393915917186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    314195526185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T530 KAR

Does T530 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T530 KAR expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T530 KAR?
The MOT on T530 KAR expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T530 KAR done?
T530 KAR was recorded at 54,365 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 1,451 miles a year.
Has T530 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 KAR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T530 KAR 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 T530 KAR find?
T530 KAR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 9 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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