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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T531 KOAMOT history

T531 KOA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,170 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 KOA was last recorded at 133,170 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,786 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,384 miles
Average per year
2,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,170 miles
  • 2025 – 131,786 miles
  • 2024 – 131,619 miles
  • 2023 – 128,795 miles
  • 2021 – 128,695 miles
  • 2016 – 127,213 miles
  • 2014 – 127,034 miles
  • 2013 – 122,702 miles
  • 2012 – 118,713 miles
  • 2011 – 114,855 miles
  • 2010 – 109,588 miles
  • 2009 – 103,621 miles
  • 2008 – 96,577 miles
  • 2007 – 90,061 miles
  • 2006 – 87,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,170 miles
  • MinorNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Handbrake just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,170 miles (+1,384)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,170 miles
    Test number
    516610579710
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass131,786 miles (+167)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,786 miles
    Test number
    736964931433
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements

  3. Pass131,619 miles (+2,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,619 miles
    Test number
    611896345324
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements

  4. Pass128,795 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,795 miles
    Test number
    440636873069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,695 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,695 miles
    Test number
    104973654359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,213 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,213 miles
    Test number
    515177345916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,034 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,034 miles
    Test number
    488649514160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,702 miles (+3,989)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,702 miles
    Test number
    887032893033
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount missing

  9. Pass118,713 miles (+3,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    935006092002
    • NoteExhaust back box quite corroded

  10. Pass114,855 miles (+5,267)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    114,855 miles
    Test number
    495085691083
    • NoteExhaust middle box quite corroded, various joints blowing
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteVarious steel brake pipes corroding

  11. Pass109,588 miles (+5,967)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,588 miles
    Test number
    422939590012
    • NoteExhaust middle box quite corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres badly worn outer edges, rears getting low
    • NoteVarious steel brake pipes corroding

  12. Pass103,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,621 miles
    Test number
    844110999014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Fail103,621 miles (+7,044)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,621 miles
    Test number
    841320899082
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass96,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    592272108129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,576 miles (+6,515)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    961102908170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass90,061 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    840817207102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,758 miles
    Test number
    174176796422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 KOA

Does T531 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T531 KOA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T531 KOA?
The MOT on T531 KOA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T531 KOA done?
T531 KOA was recorded at 133,170 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,227 miles a year.
Has T531 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 KOA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2009.
Has the mileage on T531 KOA 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 T531 KOA find?
T531 KOA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, and 1 more.

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