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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T749 EESMOT history

T749 EES is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
111,873 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 EES
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 expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T749 EES was last recorded at 111,873 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 2,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,736 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,137 miles
Average per year
3,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,873 miles
  • 2024 – 109,736 miles
  • 2023 – 105,225 miles
  • 2022 – 101,628 miles
  • 2021 – 98,339 miles
  • 2020 – 97,580 miles
  • 2019 – 91,134 miles
  • 2018 – 91,110 miles
  • 2017 – 90,746 miles
  • 2016 – 89,873 miles
  • 2015 – 87,925 miles
  • 2014 – 85,502 miles
  • 2013 – 83,768 miles
  • 2012 – 83,640 miles
  • 2011 – 83,621 miles
  • 2010 – 80,890 miles
  • 2009 – 71,966 miles
  • 2008 – 60,378 miles
  • 2007 – 44,912 miles
  • 2006 – 40,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,873 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front inner wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,873 miles (+2,137)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,873 miles
    Test number
    581183537818
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass109,736 miles (+4,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,736 miles
    Test number
    627589981995
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,225 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    896380748968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame very very corroded and components
    • AdvisorySuspension components very corroded

  4. Fail105,224 miles (+3,596)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,224 miles
    Test number
    616527608223
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame very very corroded and components
    • AdvisorySuspension components very corroded

  5. Pass101,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,628 miles
    Test number
    189571911875
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded

  6. Fail101,627 miles (+3,288)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,627 miles
    Test number
    977686172971
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded

  7. Pass98,339 miles (+759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    607087471622
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  8. Pass97,580 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    536829416895
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail97,549 miles (+6,415)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    199996787650
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    301637537092
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail91,134 miles (+24)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    947454277717
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass91,110 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,110 miles
    Test number
    822000233994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,746 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    898646428272
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  14. Pass89,873 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    411468619842
    • AdvisoryOil/transmission fluid leak off-side front

  15. Pass87,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    353190111134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail87,925 miles (+2,423)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    483879014031
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,502 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    389177444249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,768 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,768 miles
    Test number
    716573853289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass83,640 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    248079142283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass83,621 miles (+2,731)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    748934111310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brakes slightly rusty due to lack of use.

  21. Pass80,890 miles (+8,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    833890760105
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer edge/sidewall deteriorated

  22. Pass71,966 miles (+11,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    964776769175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass60,378 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    674050608264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail60,368 miles (+15,456)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,368 miles
    Test number
    141219898146
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass44,912 miles (+3,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,912 miles
    Test number
    803338307296
    • NoteDAMAGE ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL{NOT SHOWING PLY CORDS}

  26. Pass40,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    574685046164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T749 EES

Does T749 EES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T749 EES expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T749 EES?
The MOT on T749 EES expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T749 EES done?
T749 EES was recorded at 111,873 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 3,774 miles a year.
Has T749 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 EES has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T749 EES 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 T749 EES find?
T749 EES passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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