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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,799 cc

T609 RNOMOT history

T609 RNO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
72,928 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T609 RNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T609 RNO was last recorded at 72,928 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,471 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,457 miles
Average per year
2,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,928 miles
  • 2025 – 71,471 miles
  • 2023 – 70,800 miles
  • 2022 – 69,316 miles
  • 2021 – 68,032 miles
  • 2020 – 66,181 miles
  • 2019 – 63,834 miles
  • 2018 – 61,560 miles
  • 2017 – 59,792 miles
  • 2016 – 57,972 miles
  • 2015 – 56,120 miles
  • 2014 – 55,120 miles
  • 2013 – 52,959 miles
  • 2012 – 50,063 miles
  • 2011 – 45,775 miles
  • 2010 – 41,094 miles
  • 2009 – 36,793 miles
  • 2008 – 32,566 miles
  • 2007 – 27,196 miles
  • 2006 – 23,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,928 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,928 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    454180141455
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,471 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,471 miles
    Test number
    287499581511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,800 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    597323147627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,316 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    607792214028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,032 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    964895130294
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail68,032 miles (+1,851)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    622890364055
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass66,181 miles (+2,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    256514984361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,834 miles (+2,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,834 miles
    Test number
    203066770461
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    127181993038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail61,560 miles (+1,768)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    772792427364
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,792 miles
    Test number
    910458593815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail59,791 miles (+1,819)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    764288384783
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass57,972 miles (+1,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,972 miles
    Test number
    539536256183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass56,120 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    267863405481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,120 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,120 miles
    Test number
    397047104115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,959 miles (+2,896)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,959 miles
    Test number
    397348393007
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass50,063 miles (+4,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,063 miles
    Test number
    399301102121
    • NoteAdvise both front wheel bearings have some movement

  18. Pass45,775 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    105768191086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,094 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    871898890099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass41,094 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    961698490046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,793 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,793 miles
    Test number
    173464709148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,566 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,566 miles
    Test number
    972651508191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,196 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,196 miles
    Test number
    921062607148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,347 miles
    Test number
    133803106108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T609 RNO

Does T609 RNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T609 RNO is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T609 RNO?
The MOT on T609 RNO is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T609 RNO done?
T609 RNO was recorded at 72,928 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,476 miles a year.
Has T609 RNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T609 RNO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T609 RNO 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 T609 RNO find?
T609 RNO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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