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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T69 RNJMOT history

T69 RNJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,026 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T69 RNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T69 RNJ was last recorded at 101,026 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,003 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
1,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,026 miles
  • 2024 – 99,847 miles
  • 2022 – 99,338 miles
  • 2021 – 97,248 miles
  • 2020 – 95,963 miles
  • 2019 – 94,121 miles
  • 2018 – 92,932 miles
  • 2017 – 91,763 miles
  • 2016 – 90,651 miles
  • 2015 – 89,183 miles
  • 2014 – 87,580 miles
  • 2013 – 86,109 miles
  • 2012 – 84,614 miles
  • 2011 – 83,142 miles
  • 2010 – 81,740 miles
  • 2009 – 79,209 miles
  • 2008 – 76,624 miles
  • 2006 – 69,717 miles
  • 2005 – 64,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,026 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension components surface corroded. slight corrosion osf wing lip

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracking bon outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,026 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    489364496944
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components surface corroded. slight corrosion osf wing lip

  2. Fail101,003 miles (+1,156)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    539661428055
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cord. been run deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits car misfiring on one cylinder (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,847 miles
    Test number
    224877879752
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail99,847 miles (+509)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,847 miles
    Test number
    517073805622
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 0410 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,338 miles (+2,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    199697015124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,248 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,248 miles
    Test number
    554912166081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,963 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,963 miles
    Test number
    214283765684
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracking bon outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  8. Fail95,951 miles (+1,830)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    946452764519
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracking bon outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  9. Pass94,121 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    760913964005
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,932 miles (+1,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    227742758446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass91,763 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    949407895344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass90,651 miles (+1,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    396349630690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass89,183 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,183 miles
    Test number
    557960255109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,580 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    116458954177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,109 miles (+1,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    909879153142
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass84,614 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    398904452192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,142 miles (+1,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    759715851138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass81,740 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    133175950110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass79,209 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    200474869424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,624 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,624 miles
    Test number
    443843428048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    563163886288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,717 miles (+5,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    502173386229
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass64,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    64,200 miles
    Test number
    541554485258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T69 RNJ

Does T69 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T69 RNJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T69 RNJ?
The MOT on T69 RNJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T69 RNJ done?
T69 RNJ was recorded at 101,026 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,755 miles a year.
Has T69 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T69 RNJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T69 RNJ 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 T69 RNJ find?
T69 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension components surface corroded. slight corrosion osf wing lip.

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