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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T61 TPAMOT history

T61 TPA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 23,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
23,952 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 TPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 TPA was last recorded at 23,952 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,766 miles · 10 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,952 miles
  • 2021 – 23,766 miles
  • 2020 – 23,536 miles
  • 2019 – 23,105 miles
  • 2018 – 22,582 miles
  • 2017 – 22,288 miles
  • 2016 – 21,661 miles
  • 2015 – 21,035 miles
  • 2014 – 20,649 miles
  • 2013 – 19,821 miles
  • 2012 – 19,434 miles
  • 2011 – 18,917 miles
  • 2010 – 17,624 miles
  • 2009 – 16,404 miles
  • 2008 – 15,364 miles
  • 2007 – 14,195 miles
  • 2006 – 12,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,952 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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished/cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass23,952 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    23,952 miles
    Test number
    288736681425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,766 miles (+230)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,766 miles
    Test number
    377643092779
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass23,536 miles (+431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,536 miles
    Test number
    127820174325
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass23,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,105 miles
    Test number
    926765833588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail23,105 miles (+523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,105 miles
    Test number
    179495412101
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass22,582 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,582 miles
    Test number
    974145264400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,288 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,288 miles
    Test number
    301478737969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,276 miles (+615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,276 miles
    Test number
    561325645892
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass21,661 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    119086300732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,035 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,035 miles
    Test number
    536412945168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,649 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,649 miles
    Test number
    238953334187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,821 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,821 miles
    Test number
    597821943149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,434 miles (+517)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,434 miles
    Test number
    589119022186
    • DangerousFront wipers smear
  14. Pass18,917 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,917 miles
    Test number
    846902331136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,624 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,624 miles
    Test number
    220498630428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,404 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,404 miles
    Test number
    961166029192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,364 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,364 miles
    Test number
    233556338194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,195 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,195 miles
    Test number
    421629747178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,914 miles
    Test number
    211524846405
    • NoteOffside front tyre in poor condition

Questions about T61 TPA

Does T61 TPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 TPA is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 TPA?
The MOT on T61 TPA is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 TPA done?
T61 TPA was recorded at 23,952 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 551 miles a year.
Has T61 TPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 TPA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T61 TPA 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 T61 TPA find?
T61 TPA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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