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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,200 cc

T548 AFPMOT history

T548 AFP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,739 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T548 AFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T548 AFP was last recorded at 97,739 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 7,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,681 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,058 miles
Average per year
3,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,739 miles
  • 2024 – 90,681 miles
  • 2023 – 83,441 miles
  • 2022 – 78,256 miles
  • 2021 – 70,436 miles
  • 2020 – 67,228 miles
  • 2019 – 66,446 miles
  • 2018 – 65,764 miles
  • 2017 – 64,306 miles
  • 2016 – 60,214 miles
  • 2015 – 56,301 miles
  • 2014 – 52,543 miles
  • 2013 – 49,645 miles
  • 2012 – 49,182 miles
  • 2011 – 48,684 miles
  • 2010 – 47,681 miles
  • 2009 – 45,179 miles
  • 2008 – 41,772 miles
  • 2007 – 36,477 miles
  • 2006 – 31,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,739 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,739 miles (+7,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    810556337297
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass90,681 miles (+7,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,681 miles
    Test number
    658161940576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,441 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,441 miles
    Test number
    619850341090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,256 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    787405560039
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most sections of exhaust system

  5. Fail78,207 miles (+7,771)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,207 miles
    Test number
    801416689469
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most sections of exhaust system

  6. Pass70,436 miles (+3,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    791880123887
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most of exhaust system

  7. Pass67,228 miles (+782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    190317661725
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,446 miles (+682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,446 miles
    Test number
    203608456466
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,764 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    957677495902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    458330037548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,306 miles (+451)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    871610103900
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass63,855 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    721100428915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,819 miles (+3,605)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    425549923690
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

  14. Pass60,214 miles (+3,913)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    373903372193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing

  15. Pass56,301 miles (+3,758)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    956868915104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteImbalance on parking brake

  16. Pass52,543 miles (+2,898)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,543 miles
    Test number
    426529314134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  17. Pass49,645 miles (+463)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    209794513431
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,182 miles (+498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,182 miles
    Test number
    658744712169
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass48,684 miles (+1,003)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,684 miles
    Test number
    789628511175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSxill covers fitted

  20. Pass47,681 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    784546400163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,179 miles (+3,407)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    510905719175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Pass41,772 miles (+5,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,772 miles
    Test number
    560205208198
    • 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)

  23. Pass36,477 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,477 miles
    Test number
    272430107118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    492803406136
    • 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)

Questions about T548 AFP

Does T548 AFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T548 AFP is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T548 AFP?
The MOT on T548 AFP is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T548 AFP done?
T548 AFP was recorded at 97,739 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 3,411 miles a year.
Has T548 AFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T548 AFP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T548 AFP 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 T548 AFP find?
T548 AFP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear subframe corroded; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level.

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