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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

T551 KRDMOT history

T551 KRD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,873 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 KRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 KRD was last recorded at 81,873 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,323 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,550 miles
Average per year
1,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,873 miles
  • 2025 – 79,323 miles
  • 2024 – 78,831 miles
  • 2023 – 77,916 miles
  • 2022 – 77,168 miles
  • 2021 – 75,529 miles
  • 2020 – 74,396 miles
  • 2019 – 73,398 miles
  • 2017 – 72,964 miles
  • 2016 – 72,716 miles
  • 2015 – 71,637 miles
  • 2013 – 71,614 miles
  • 2012 – 71,379 miles
  • 2011 – 71,015 miles
  • 2010 – 70,843 miles
  • 2009 – 69,577 miles
  • 2008 – 67,271 miles
  • 2007 – 63,396 miles
  • 2006 – 61,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,873 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,873 miles (+2,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    704753324704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass79,323 miles (+492)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    637264639383
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • Advisory*GENERAL CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive *FROM GEARGBOX* (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,831 miles (+915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,831 miles
    Test number
    711342337245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,916 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,916 miles
    Test number
    302932764811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,168 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,168 miles
    Test number
    402248133159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,529 miles (+1,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    206598509367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass74,396 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,396 miles
    Test number
    614401658502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    481746879181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,398 miles (+434)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    750109103428
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,964 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    975178020254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,716 miles (+1,079)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    349081600427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSTRUCTING SOME ITEMS

  12. Pass71,637 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,637 miles
    Test number
    316703985091
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass71,614 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,614 miles
    Test number
    228325053257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail71,606 miles (+227)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    786104753243
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,379 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,379 miles
    Test number
    735875052264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,015 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    218779941246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,843 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    240414040252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    780175649203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,577 miles (+2,306)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    702785349250
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  20. Pass67,271 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    481005558239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,396 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,396 miles
    Test number
    444092347249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,287 miles
    Test number
    442428756253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T551 KRD

Does T551 KRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 KRD is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 KRD?
The MOT on T551 KRD is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 KRD done?
T551 KRD was recorded at 81,873 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 1,042 miles a year.
Has T551 KRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 KRD has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T551 KRD 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 KRD find?
T551 KRD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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