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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T590 TCFMOT history

T590 TCF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,824 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T590 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T590 TCF was last recorded at 85,824 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,920 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
904 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,824 miles
  • 2025 – 84,920 miles
  • 2024 – 82,966 miles
  • 2023 – 81,304 miles
  • 2022 – 80,168 miles
  • 2021 – 78,137 miles
  • 2020 – 76,242 miles
  • 2019 – 73,791 miles
  • 2018 – 70,869 miles
  • 2017 – 67,566 miles
  • 2016 – 64,040 miles
  • 2015 – 60,697 miles
  • 2014 – 57,255 miles
  • 2013 – 53,047 miles
  • 2012 – 49,662 miles
  • 2011 – 44,244 miles
  • 2010 – 40,346 miles
  • 2009 – 36,771 miles
  • 2008 – 32,706 miles
  • 2007 – 29,714 miles
  • 2006 – 25,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,824 miles
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Steering damper has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Steering damper leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,824 miles (+904)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,824 miles
    Test number
    883892899075
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,920 miles (+1,954)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    357369216228
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight leak

  3. Pass82,966 miles (+1,662)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,966 miles
    Test number
    290804880694
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Doesn't clear screen very well (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog/spot light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  4. Pass81,304 miles (+1,136)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,304 miles
    Test number
    898639094310
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight leak

  5. Pass80,168 miles (+2,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,168 miles
    Test number
    669569755460
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  6. Pass78,137 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,137 miles
    Test number
    334447600586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,242 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    589927877484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,791 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    823897471834
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass70,869 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    773279161052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,566 miles (+3,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,566 miles
    Test number
    984205792426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  11. Pass64,040 miles (+3,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    836729024902
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp disconnected
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass60,697 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,697 miles
    Test number
    768533845160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,255 miles (+4,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,255 miles
    Test number
    905688844130
    • NoteSteering damper slightly leaking

  14. Pass53,047 miles (+3,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    677594033105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass49,662 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    897201252158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    498210941187
    • NoteFront wiper smearing screen

  17. Fail44,244 miles (+3,898)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    589110041179
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront wiper smearing screen

  18. Pass40,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    173935440192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail40,346 miles (+3,575)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    440295440132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass36,771 miles (+4,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,771 miles
    Test number
    222728339127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass32,706 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,706 miles
    Test number
    952084438155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,714 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    344041747163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    533232956161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T590 TCF

Does T590 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T590 TCF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T590 TCF?
The MOT on T590 TCF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T590 TCF done?
T590 TCF was recorded at 85,824 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has T590 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T590 TCF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2011.
Has the mileage on T590 TCF 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 T590 TCF find?
T590 TCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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