Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T649 FRUMOT history
T649 FRU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,527 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2026
- Mileage
- 98,527 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T649 FRU
- 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
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T649 FRU was last recorded at 98,527 miles on 2 May 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 98,442 miles · 10 May 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 85 miles
- Average per year
- 1,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,527 miles
- 2019 – 98,442 miles
- 2018 – 98,421 miles
- 2016 – 98,356 miles
- 2015 – 98,252 miles
- 2014 – 98,025 miles
- 2013 – 97,639 miles
- 2012 – 97,115 miles
- 2011 – 96,773 miles
- 2010 – 94,622 miles
- 2009 – 90,915 miles
- 2008 – 89,501 miles
- 2007 – 82,494 miles
- 2006 – 76,398 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,527 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,527 miles (+85)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 98,527 miles
- Test number
- 830358581281
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass98,442 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,442 miles
- Test number
- 270616830377
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail98,440 miles (+19)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,440 miles
- Test number
- 396322595127
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass98,421 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 98,421 miles
- Test number
- 386201026109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,356 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 98,356 miles
- Test number
- 260151836712
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail98,350 miles (+98)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,350 miles
- Test number
- 519033686597
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass98,252 miles (+227)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 98,252 miles
- Test number
- 788115015253
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear light units smoked
Pass98,025 miles (+386)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 98,025 miles
- Test number
- 935530524284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,639 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 97,639 miles
- Test number
- 379250423227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail97,639 miles (+524)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,639 miles
- Test number
- 878464013221
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass97,115 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 97,115 miles
- Test number
- 997676812243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Fail97,115 miles (+342)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,115 miles
- Test number
- 505286712202
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- NoteOSR tyre beginning to wear out of shape.
Pass96,773 miles (+2,151)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 96,773 miles
- Test number
- 477880841131
- AdvisoryInner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryInner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- NoteNSR rear tyre feathering on inner edge.
- NoteOil leak
Pass94,622 miles (+3,707)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 94,622 miles
- Test number
- 572197920189
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise n/s rear tyre inner edge
Pass90,915 miles (+1,414)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 90,915 miles
- Test number
- 133646829178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,501 miles (+7,007)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 89,501 miles
- Test number
- 693169528157
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear light clusters been sprayed over
- NoteFront plate loose
- NoteSlight kick in n/s steering idler
Pass82,494 miles (+6,096)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 82,494 miles
- Test number
- 483477167016
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge.
Pass76,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 76,398 miles
- Test number
- 572823226177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T649 FRU
- Does T649 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T649 FRU expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T649 FRU?
- The MOT on T649 FRU expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T649 FRU done?
- T649 FRU was recorded at 98,527 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 1,165 miles a year.
- Has T649 FRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T649 FRU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on T649 FRU 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 T649 FRU find?
- T649 FRU passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; undertray fitted; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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