Mercedes-Benz SL
Green and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc
T56 VJNMOT history
T56 VJN is a green and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 88,595 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T56 VJN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T56 VJN was last recorded at 88,595 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,473 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 122 miles
- Average per year
- 1,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,595 miles
- 2025 – 88,473 miles
- 2024 – 87,144 miles
- 2020 – 86,842 miles
- 2019 – 85,040 miles
- 2018 – 83,962 miles
- 2016 – 82,528 miles
- 2015 – 81,856 miles
- 2014 – 79,332 miles
- 2013 – 77,920 miles
- 2012 – 75,190 miles
- 2011 – 71,607 miles
- 2010 – 66,636 miles
- 2009 – 63,045 miles
- 2008 – 60,212 miles
- 2007 – 52,800 miles
- 2006 – 49,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,595 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirrior glass detiorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,595 miles (+122)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 88,595 miles
- Test number
- 607077984138
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirrior glass detiorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass88,473 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 88,473 miles
- Test number
- 500787946961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail88,473 miles (+1,329)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,473 miles
- Test number
- 904368333289
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass87,144 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 87,144 miles
- Test number
- 643434924416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,144 miles (+302)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,144 miles
- Test number
- 980368196930
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,842 miles (+1,802)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 86,842 miles
- Test number
- 438545380022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,040 miles (+1,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,040 miles
- Test number
- 801639108886
- AdvisoryOffside to nearside rear brake pipe corroding
- AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass83,962 miles (+1,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 83,962 miles
- Test number
- 112820196448
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted stopping full inspection
Pass82,528 miles (+672)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 82,528 miles
- Test number
- 339590384936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,856 miles (+2,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 81,856 miles
- Test number
- 695487545186
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass79,332 miles (+1,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,332 miles
- Test number
- 788703434172
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass77,920 miles (+2,730)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 77,920 miles
- Test number
- 266509113416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,190 miles (+3,583)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 75,190 miles
- Test number
- 708234822189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 71,607 miles
- Test number
- 806586621161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,607 miles (+4,971)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,607 miles
- Test number
- 895936921132
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,636 miles (+3,591)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 66,636 miles
- Test number
- 160572310146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,045 miles (+2,833)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 63,045 miles
- Test number
- 373470119126
- NoteBoth front wheel bearings are worn
- NoteBrake pedal travel
- NoteFront brake discs and pads are worn
- NoteRear offside brake pad is possibly noisey
- NoteRear offside tyre is wearing on the outside edge
- NoteSteering free play on full lock
Pass60,212 miles (+7,412)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 60,212 miles
- Test number
- 994276818138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,800 miles (+3,275)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 52,800 miles
- Test number
- 220233617435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 49,525 miles
- Test number
- 614744416182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T56 VJN
- Does T56 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 VJN is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T56 VJN?
- The MOT on T56 VJN is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T56 VJN done?
- T56 VJN was recorded at 88,595 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,915 miles a year.
- Has T56 VJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T56 VJN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T56 VJN 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 T56 VJN find?
- T56 VJN passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirrior glass detiorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.
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