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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T713 RHJMOT history

T713 RHJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,147 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T713 RHJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T713 RHJ was last recorded at 118,147 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,094 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
1,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,147 miles
  • 2023 – 118,094 miles
  • 2021 – 117,078 miles
  • 2020 – 116,803 miles
  • 2019 – 116,381 miles
  • 2018 – 115,571 miles
  • 2017 – 115,381 miles
  • 2015 – 113,992 miles
  • 2014 – 113,206 miles
  • 2013 – 112,497 miles
  • 2012 – 111,458 miles
  • 2011 – 110,308 miles
  • 2010 – 109,450 miles
  • 2009 – 108,883 miles
  • 2008 – 108,076 miles
  • 2007 – 103,947 miles
  • 2006 – 92,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,147 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly soft

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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,147 miles (+53)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    245694208864
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly soft

  2. Pass118,094 miles (+1,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,094 miles
    Test number
    252089599478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass117,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    867892926610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail117,078 miles (+275)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    905023381230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,803 miles (+422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,803 miles
    Test number
    357057503560
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,381 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,381 miles
    Test number
    259310566788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,362 miles (+791)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,362 miles
    Test number
    351940808437
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,571 miles (+190)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,571 miles
    Test number
    924011681435
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    525049137444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack /deterioate

  10. Fail115,381 miles (+1,389)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    612033877078
    • Repaired at testOffside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack /deterioate

  11. Pass113,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,992 miles
    Test number
    951691327272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  12. Fail113,992 miles (+786)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,992 miles
    Test number
    307779033566
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass113,206 miles (+709)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,206 miles
    Test number
    398958084453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,497 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    566817393226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,458 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    398200302304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,308 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    525397581218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,450 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,450 miles
    Test number
    281800500314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,883 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,883 miles
    Test number
    513665649232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,076 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    108,076 miles
    Test number
    441972958294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,947 miles (+11,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    103,947 miles
    Test number
    341350557476
    • NoteFront wipers

  21. Pass92,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    392511356483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T713 RHJ

Does T713 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T713 RHJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T713 RHJ?
The MOT on T713 RHJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T713 RHJ done?
T713 RHJ was recorded at 118,147 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,306 miles a year.
Has T713 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T713 RHJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T713 RHJ 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 T713 RHJ find?
T713 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front fluid leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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