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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 3,498 cc

T5 ARTMOT history

T5 ART is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 47,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,547 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ART
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ART was last recorded at 47,547 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,536 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,547 miles
  • 2025 – 46,213 miles
  • 2024 – 45,405 miles
  • 2023 – 44,655 miles
  • 2021 – 44,076 miles
  • 2020 – 42,847 miles
  • 2019 – 39,425 miles
  • 2018 – 33,169 miles
  • 2017 – 28,497 miles
  • 2016 – 25,787 miles
  • 2015 – 23,513 miles
  • 2014 – 22,095 miles
  • 2013 – 20,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,547 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel has previous (weld) repairs.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower steering knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,547 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,547 miles
    Test number
    207929167791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel has previous (weld) repairs.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower steering knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail47,536 miles (+1,323)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,536 miles
    Test number
    605898675437
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Chalked (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel has previous (weld) repairs.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower steering knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,213 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    490072202862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel has previous (weld) repairs.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower steering knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,203 miles (+798)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,203 miles
    Test number
    663602443583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r19 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30r19 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30r19 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear alloy previous repair. (welded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,405 miles (+750)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    647553461681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper wishbone arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Steering knuckle lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass44,655 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,655 miles
    Test number
    829601519319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,076 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    421226150557
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

  8. Pass42,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,847 miles
    Test number
    576925856023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,847 miles (+3,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,847 miles
    Test number
    770923295426
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass39,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    386854661975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel has welding repairs x2

  11. Fail39,425 miles (+6,256)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    411227227822
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel has welding repairs x2

  12. Pass33,169 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,169 miles
    Test number
    745282880181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,497 miles (+2,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,497 miles
    Test number
    795104755814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass25,787 miles (+2,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,787 miles
    Test number
    827564562733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise cut in n/s/rear outer side wall of tyre

  15. Pass23,513 miles (+1,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,513 miles
    Test number
    276171125451
    • NoteSlight damage N/S rear tyre

  16. Pass22,095 miles (+1,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    506006024159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass20,816 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,816 miles
    Test number
    566823733199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,798 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,798 miles
    Test number
    209931523424
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 ART

Does T5 ART currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ART is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ART?
The MOT on T5 ART is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ART done?
T5 ART was recorded at 47,547 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,031 miles a year.
Has T5 ART ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ART has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 ART 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 T5 ART find?
T5 ART passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear alloy wheel has previous (weld) repairs., and 2 more.

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