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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

T701 NBDMOT history

T701 NBD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,182 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T701 NBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T701 NBD was last recorded at 85,182 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,175 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,182 miles
  • 2025 – 84,748 miles
  • 2024 – 84,182 miles
  • 2023 – 84,181 miles
  • 2022 – 82,969 miles
  • 2021 – 80,394 miles
  • 2020 – 79,097 miles
  • 2019 – 77,868 miles
  • 2018 – 75,972 miles
  • 2016 – 67,704 miles
  • 2015 – 65,961 miles
  • 2014 – 64,195 miles
  • 2013 – 63,243 miles
  • 2011 – 60,373 miles
  • 2010 – 58,526 miles
  • 2009 – 55,564 miles
  • 2008 – 51,779 miles
  • 2007 – 49,414 miles
  • 2006 – 46,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,182 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam pattern bullRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack damper weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported multiple pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,182 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    909850293551
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam pattern bull
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack damper weeping

  2. Fail85,175 miles (+427)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,175 miles
    Test number
    962900858083
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam pattern bull
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack damper weeping

  3. Pass84,748 miles (+566)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    976971439432
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,182 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,182 miles
    Test number
    488801468458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported multiple pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMost major suspension components are showing heavy corrosion front & rear of vehicle

  5. Fail84,181 miles (+1,212)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    360532126639
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount , see chalk mark (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort is much lower than offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported multiple pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMost major suspension components are showing heavy corrosion front rear of vehicle

  6. Pass82,969 miles (+2,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,969 miles
    Test number
    760026394306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes need closer inspection (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass80,394 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,394 miles
    Test number
    918495688905
    • AdvisoryAll visible front & rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass79,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    375152914173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail79,097 miles (+1,229)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    889870937012
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,868 miles (+1,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,868 miles
    Test number
    543273537553
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded at rear

  11. Pass75,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    568172829433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,972 miles (+4,629)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    594787438102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass71,343 miles (+3,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,343 miles
    Test number
    371933084000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler arm has play

  14. Pass67,704 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    663931633745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,961 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    226917665185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,195 miles (+952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,195 miles
    Test number
    227983944132
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass63,243 miles (+2,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    135208333174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass60,373 miles (+1,847)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,373 miles
    Test number
    429813041341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs scoared slightly
    • NoteSteering damper has a slight leak

  19. Pass58,526 miles (+2,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,526 miles
    Test number
    754706830383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,564 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,564 miles
    Test number
    720904249337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,779 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,779 miles
    Test number
    852406788134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,414 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    170672477148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,419 miles
    Test number
    861870606220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T701 NBD

Does T701 NBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T701 NBD is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T701 NBD?
The MOT on T701 NBD is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T701 NBD done?
T701 NBD was recorded at 85,182 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 1,984 miles a year.
Has T701 NBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T701 NBD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T701 NBD 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 T701 NBD find?
T701 NBD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 5 more.

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