Mercedes-Benz SL
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T589 RNUMOT history
T589 RNU is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 53,776 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,627 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T589 RNU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T589 RNU was last recorded at 53,776 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 53,776 miles · 16 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,627 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,776 miles
- 2025 – 53,483 miles
- 2024 – 53,477 miles
- 2022 – 52,844 miles
- 2020 – 49,583 miles
- 2019 – 49,065 miles
- 2018 – 48,809 miles
- 2017 – 47,325 miles
- 2016 – 46,199 miles
- 2015 – 45,900 miles
- 2014 – 45,057 miles
- 2013 – 42,163 miles
- 2012 – 36,515 miles
- 2011 – 36,295 miles
- 2010 – 34,162 miles
- 2009 – 32,057 miles
- 2008 – 29,088 miles
- 2007 – 24,335 miles
- 2006 – 21,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,776 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,776 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 53,776 miles
- Test number
- 367939193820
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail53,776 miles (+293)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,776 miles
- Test number
- 587563363299
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible blockage (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,483 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 53,483 miles
- Test number
- 456367391927
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail53,483 miles (+6)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,483 miles
- Test number
- 136520631928
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,477 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 53,477 miles
- Test number
- 651285111190
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail53,477 miles (+633)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,477 miles
- Test number
- 121664816450
- MajorFront Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,844 miles (+2,987)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 52,844 miles
- Test number
- 966105095283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,857 miles (+274)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 49,857 miles
- Test number
- 985901213602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,583 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 49,583 miles
- Test number
- 135157802125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail49,583 miles (+518)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,583 miles
- Test number
- 467947653818
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass49,065 miles (+256)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,065 miles
- Test number
- 613942857926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,809 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 48,809 miles
- Test number
- 770495943277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass47,325 miles (+1,126)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 47,325 miles
- Test number
- 599665810038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,199 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 46,199 miles
- Test number
- 588388570615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail46,199 miles (+299)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,199 miles
- Test number
- 433493476395
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass45,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 45,900 miles
- Test number
- 295737765427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,900 miles (+843)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,900 miles
- Test number
- 796037665197
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass45,057 miles (+2,894)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 45,057 miles
- Test number
- 989254154199
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Pass42,163 miles (+5,648)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 42,163 miles
- Test number
- 946439643143
- Note30 kgs fluctuation from nearside rear brake,
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges,
Pass36,515 miles (+220)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 36,515 miles
- Test number
- 237973862171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,295 miles (+2,133)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 36,295 miles
- Test number
- 195524951168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,162 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 34,162 miles
- Test number
- 363158050175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,057 miles (+2,969)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,057 miles
- Test number
- 762916089046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,088 miles (+4,753)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 29,088 miles
- Test number
- 330217978022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,335 miles (+3,163)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 24,335 miles
- Test number
- 961076677009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWiper not completely clearing screen (top)
Pass21,172 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 21,172 miles
- Test number
- 974046976022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,125 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,125 miles
- Test number
- 404602136079
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T589 RNU
- Does T589 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 RNU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T589 RNU?
- The MOT on T589 RNU is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T589 RNU done?
- T589 RNU was recorded at 53,776 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,627 miles a year.
- Has T589 RNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T589 RNU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T589 RNU 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 T589 RNU find?
- T589 RNU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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