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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

T5 UNEMOT history

T5 UNE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,399 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UNE was last recorded at 129,399 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,011 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
3,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,399 miles
  • 2025 – 129,011 miles
  • 2024 – 128,432 miles
  • 2023 – 127,812 miles
  • 2022 – 127,026 miles
  • 2021 – 126,281 miles
  • 2020 – 125,383 miles
  • 2019 – 124,427 miles
  • 2018 – 123,356 miles
  • 2017 – 122,408 miles
  • 2016 – 121,183 miles
  • 2015 – 120,284 miles
  • 2013 – 118,664 miles
  • 2011 – 114,415 miles
  • 2008 – 101,045 miles
  • 2007 – 80,394 miles
  • 2006 – 60,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,399 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,399 miles (+388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,399 miles
    Test number
    757271832781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,011 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,011 miles
    Test number
    755431538414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,975 miles (+543)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    698327361775
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,432 miles (+620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,432 miles
    Test number
    474634516190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,812 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,812 miles
    Test number
    158799611526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,026 miles
    Test number
    150788322077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,026 miles (+745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,026 miles
    Test number
    750363589943
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass126,281 miles (+898)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,281 miles
    Test number
    643359092076
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass125,383 miles (+956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,383 miles
    Test number
    747059795256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,427 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,427 miles
    Test number
    239776312367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,356 miles (+948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,356 miles
    Test number
    616135468660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass122,408 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    816858680499
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail122,408 miles (+1,225)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    367294130988
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass121,183 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    853596182151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,284 miles (+1,620)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    638822915020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass118,664 miles (+1,830)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,664 miles
    Test number
    267798743395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut nearside front tyre not showing cord

  17. Pass116,834 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,834 miles
    Test number
    857487503050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,415 miles (+13,370)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    325546501328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,045 miles (+20,651)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    501575918030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,394 miles (+19,650)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,394 miles
    Test number
    991634507053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,744 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,744 miles
    Test number
    560595706005
    • NoteSlight water damage to front and rear number plates
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle fitted with covers

Questions about T5 UNE

Does T5 UNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UNE is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UNE?
The MOT on T5 UNE is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UNE done?
T5 UNE was recorded at 129,399 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,429 miles a year.
Has T5 UNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UNE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 UNE 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 UNE find?
T5 UNE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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