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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T688 EKVMOT history

T688 EKV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
98,120 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 EKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 EKV was last recorded at 98,120 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,001 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
2,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,120 miles
  • 2025 – 97,001 miles
  • 2024 – 95,909 miles
  • 2023 – 94,833 miles
  • 2022 – 93,185 miles
  • 2021 – 91,924 miles
  • 2020 – 90,615 miles
  • 2019 – 89,223 miles
  • 2018 – 86,805 miles
  • 2017 – 81,364 miles
  • 2016 – 78,674 miles
  • 2015 – 76,055 miles
  • 2014 – 73,384 miles
  • 2013 – 70,082 miles
  • 2012 – 66,597 miles
  • 2011 – 64,133 miles
  • 2010 – 61,975 miles
  • 2009 – 60,124 miles
  • 2008 – 57,091 miles
  • 2007 – 52,704 miles
  • 2006 – 48,051 miles
  • 2005 – 43,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,120 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and suspension components
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,120 miles (+1,119)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,120 miles
    Test number
    685719277846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  2. Pass97,001 miles (+1,092)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    645677861040
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged just met requirements for mot replacement recommended ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,909 miles (+1,076)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,909 miles
    Test number
    640556465128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,833 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,833 miles
    Test number
    305744383087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,833 miles (+1,648)5 major2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,833 miles
    Test number
    986533293558
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Idler arm slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,185 miles (+1,261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,185 miles
    Test number
    305858038682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,924 miles (+1,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    528875590159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,615 miles (+1,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    90,615 miles
    Test number
    748870369655
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass89,223 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,223 miles
    Test number
    283354668155
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded with loose baffles
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome imbalance noted to rear service brake

  10. Fail89,223 miles (+2,418)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,223 miles
    Test number
    444200373227
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sat Nav (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded with loose baffles
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome imbalance noted to rear service brake

  11. Pass86,805 miles (+5,441)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    130028332378
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged and cuts noted to tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cuts noted to tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area and rear axle
    • AdvisoryWiper blade split but clears screen
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded

  12. Pass81,364 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    848046767743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,674 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    619169194291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,055 miles (+2,671)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    785957605181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre ehxaust silencer box deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass73,384 miles (+3,302)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    985334304182
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer box deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail70,082 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    456423203113
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre silencer box deteriorated
    • NoteFinal drive oil leak

  17. Pass70,082 miles (+3,485)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    498653403185
    • NoteCentre silencer box deteriorated
    • NoteFinal drive oil leak

  18. Pass66,597 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    159615502121
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from sump area

  19. Fail66,597 miles (+2,464)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    959505202100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from sump area

  20. Pass64,133 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    579876601108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    784364410137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,975 miles (+1,851)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    331834510150
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass60,124 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    874334439111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,091 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    383517438105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,704 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,704 miles
    Test number
    832636557195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,051 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    354096556193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2006
    Odometer
    43,446 miles
    Test number
    362258135193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T688 EKV

Does T688 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T688 EKV is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T688 EKV?
The MOT on T688 EKV is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T688 EKV done?
T688 EKV was recorded at 98,120 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
Has T688 EKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 EKV has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T688 EKV 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 T688 EKV find?
T688 EKV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; general corrosion to chassis and suspension components, and 5 more.

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