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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

T565 GVVMOT history

T565 GVV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,412 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T565 GVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T565 GVV was last recorded at 141,412 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,967 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,445 miles
Average per year
4,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,412 miles
  • 2025 – 138,967 miles
  • 2024 – 135,252 miles
  • 2023 – 133,548 miles
  • 2022 – 133,138 miles
  • 2021 – 128,082 miles
  • 2019 – 122,682 miles
  • 2018 – 117,365 miles
  • 2016 – 99,877 miles
  • 2014 – 79,118 miles
  • 2013 – 78,317 miles
  • 2012 – 77,509 miles
  • 2011 – 75,872 miles
  • 2010 – 74,274 miles
  • 2009 – 72,803 miles
  • 2008 – 67,087 miles
  • 2007 – 62,424 miles
  • 2006 – 53,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,412 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,412 miles (+2,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,412 miles
    Test number
    355094596680
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,967 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,967 miles
    Test number
    930259074135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,252 miles (+1,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,252 miles
    Test number
    434657694536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

  4. Pass133,548 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,548 miles
    Test number
    639414926693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,548 miles (+410)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,548 miles
    Test number
    956141192305
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,138 miles
    Test number
    356882589161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail133,138 miles (+5,056)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,138 miles
    Test number
    881306050078
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet partially blocked

  8. Pass128,082 miles (+5,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    184998590834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe slightly corroded (left to right calliper) (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass122,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,682 miles
    Test number
    720429040787
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre punctured and not repairable

  10. Fail122,682 miles (+5,317)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,682 miles
    Test number
    259022429812
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre punctured and not repairable

  11. Pass117,365 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,365 miles
    Test number
    737515012599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail117,363 miles (+17,486)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,363 miles
    Test number
    144616655178
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass99,877 miles (+20,759)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,877 miles
    Test number
    377868845532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,118 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    707989324171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,317 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    247179693099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,509 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    276140432148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,872 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,872 miles
    Test number
    255521281432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,274 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    252936670471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,803 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    533321489190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,087 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    853819978169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,424 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,424 miles
    Test number
    332417067461
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass62,424 miles (+8,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,424 miles
    Test number
    581317067226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass53,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,475 miles
    Test number
    450208006276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T565 GVV

Does T565 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T565 GVV is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T565 GVV?
The MOT on T565 GVV is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T565 GVV done?
T565 GVV was recorded at 141,412 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 4,458 miles a year.
Has T565 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T565 GVV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T565 GVV 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 T565 GVV find?
T565 GVV passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

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