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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,200 cc

T551 ALRMOT history

T551 ALR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
116,650 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 ALR
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
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 ALR was last recorded at 116,650 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 3,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,322 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,328 miles
Average per year
3,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,650 miles
  • 2024 – 113,322 miles
  • 2023 – 112,782 miles
  • 2022 – 111,456 miles
  • 2020 – 109,804 miles
  • 2019 – 107,568 miles
  • 2018 – 104,426 miles
  • 2017 – 101,641 miles
  • 2016 – 97,106 miles
  • 2015 – 89,791 miles
  • 2014 – 82,196 miles
  • 2013 – 77,350 miles
  • 2012 – 71,746 miles
  • 2011 – 68,949 miles
  • 2010 – 66,382 miles
  • 2009 – 60,849 miles
  • 2008 – 51,064 miles
  • 2007 – 46,165 miles
  • 2006 – 41,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,650 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,650 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,650 miles
    Test number
    921984718348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,322 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,322 miles
    Test number
    322454740373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,782 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    382191392459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,456 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    974598385251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,804 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,804 miles
    Test number
    508045992695
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail109,774 miles (+2,206)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,774 miles
    Test number
    232761635511
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass107,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    480376790602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,568 miles (+3,142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    751160597896
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass104,426 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    444687605341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass101,641 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,641 miles
    Test number
    183980779415
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass97,106 miles (+7,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    693567358987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,791 miles (+7,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,791 miles
    Test number
    379035985049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

  13. Pass82,196 miles (+4,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    109331684007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,350 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,350 miles
    Test number
    837910183073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,746 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,746 miles
    Test number
    299676532432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

  16. Pass71,746 miles (+2,797)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,746 miles
    Test number
    539246932180
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

  17. Pass68,949 miles (+2,567)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    688995741195
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear discs worn and slightly rusted
    • NoteSeal on fuel cap starting to perish

  18. Pass66,382 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,382 miles
    Test number
    372630220186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,849 miles (+9,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    880677219132
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  20. Pass51,064 miles (+4,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    234735238179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  21. Pass46,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,165 miles
    Test number
    933336057126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,163 miles (+4,799)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    821426557123
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass41,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    430207266132
    • 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 T551 ALR

Does T551 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T551 ALR expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T551 ALR?
The MOT on T551 ALR expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T551 ALR done?
T551 ALR was recorded at 116,650 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 3,926 miles a year.
Has T551 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 ALR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T551 ALR 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 T551 ALR find?
T551 ALR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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