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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

T5 KBCMOT history

T5 KBC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,461 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 KBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 KBC was last recorded at 132,461 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2008: 64,654 miles, lower than 94,954 miles on 7 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,384 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
5,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,461 miles
  • 2025 – 132,384 miles
  • 2024 – 132,334 miles
  • 2023 – 132,330 miles
  • 2022 – 132,324 miles
  • 2020 – 132,303 miles
  • 2019 – 131,988 miles
  • 2018 – 131,914 miles
  • 2017 – 131,304 miles
  • 2016 – 128,909 miles
  • 2015 – 127,480 miles
  • 2014 – 127,197 miles
  • 2013 – 119,899 miles
  • 2012 – 110,005 miles
  • 2011 – 100,282 miles
  • 2010 – 91,925 miles
  • 2009 – 81,466 miles
  • 2008 – 64,654 miles
  • 2007 – 48,886 miles
  • 2006 – 31,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,461 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,461 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,461 miles
    Test number
    505053646691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,384 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,384 miles
    Test number
    482796452115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,334 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,334 miles
    Test number
    465133649324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,330 miles
    Test number
    323393417333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,330 miles (+6)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,330 miles
    Test number
    163280254498
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass132,324 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,324 miles
    Test number
    759508131683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,303 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,303 miles
    Test number
    201022657894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,988 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    721572683531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,914 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,914 miles
    Test number
    664849795750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,304 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,304 miles
    Test number
    503359671195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,297 miles (+2,388)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,297 miles
    Test number
    488396268105
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Pass128,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,909 miles
    Test number
    961757429783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,909 miles (+1,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,909 miles
    Test number
    463264850071
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
  14. Pass127,480 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,480 miles
    Test number
    808280375193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,197 miles
    Test number
    978746364248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail127,197 miles (+7,298)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,197 miles
    Test number
    397771864428
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass119,899 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,899 miles
    Test number
    868315563049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,005 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,005 miles
    Test number
    407730482007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,282 miles (+8,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,282 miles
    Test number
    408822381048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass91,925 miles (+10,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    493243660007
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass81,466 miles (+16,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,466 miles
    Test number
    901969669074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass64,654 miles (-30,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    302410178055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,954 miles (+46,068)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,954 miles
    Test number
    311597068097
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass48,886 miles (+17,380)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    170269967421
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror starting to go cloudy
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
  25. Pass31,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,506 miles
    Test number
    161937696039
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about T5 KBC

Does T5 KBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KBC is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 KBC?
The MOT on T5 KBC is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 KBC done?
T5 KBC was recorded at 132,461 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 5,000 miles a year.
Has T5 KBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 KBC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 KBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 KBC find?
T5 KBC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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