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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T668 LJWMOT history

T668 LJW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
90,484 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T668 LJW
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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T668 LJW was last recorded at 90,484 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,469 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,484 miles
  • 2021 – 90,408 miles
  • 2018 – 90,394 miles
  • 2016 – 90,159 miles
  • 2015 – 90,117 miles
  • 2013 – 89,577 miles
  • 2012 – 88,950 miles
  • 2010 – 88,901 miles
  • 2008 – 88,246 miles
  • 2007 – 86,701 miles
  • 2006 – 84,124 miles
  • 2005 – 79,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,484 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth lower front suspension arm balljoint dust covers slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage round outer edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,484 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    730706616367
    • AdvisoryBoth lower front suspension arm balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage round outer edges

  2. Fail90,469 miles (+61)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,469 miles
    Test number
    420258161823
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower front suspension arm balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage round outer edges

  3. Pass90,408 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    318676774805
    • AdvisoryConsiderable brake pedal travel
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs rusty

  4. Pass90,394 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,394 miles
    Test number
    308661062570
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail90,394 miles (+235)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,394 miles
    Test number
    842620541974
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass90,159 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    208134226688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,117 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,117 miles
    Test number
    797033375138
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished in tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has funflat damage

  8. Fail90,116 miles (+539)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,116 miles
    Test number
    236469965437
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished in tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has funflat damage

  9. Pass89,577 miles (+627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    249850373179
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass88,950 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    579021622109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,931 miles (+30)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,931 miles
    Test number
    149757212121
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut in tread on o/s/r tyre

  12. Pass88,901 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,901 miles
    Test number
    442465970133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,246 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    253626418199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,701 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    564237377145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,124 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,124 miles
    Test number
    370784666131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,875 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    341609395176
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Questions about T668 LJW

Does T668 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T668 LJW expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T668 LJW?
The MOT on T668 LJW expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T668 LJW done?
T668 LJW was recorded at 90,484 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 601 miles a year.
Has T668 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T668 LJW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T668 LJW 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 T668 LJW find?
T668 LJW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: both lower front suspension arm balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated; brake pipes starting to corrode; underside of vehicle rusty, and 1 more.

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