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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T768 HWLMOT history

T768 HWL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 180,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
180,251 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T768 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T768 HWL was last recorded at 180,251 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,124 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
6,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,251 miles
  • 2024 – 180,124 miles
  • 2023 – 175,280 miles
  • 2022 – 167,383 miles
  • 2021 – 157,940 miles
  • 2019 – 149,627 miles
  • 2018 – 140,921 miles
  • 2017 – 133,238 miles
  • 2016 – 125,288 miles
  • 2015 – 117,695 miles
  • 2014 – 109,848 miles
  • 2013 – 102,648 miles
  • 2012 – 94,591 miles
  • 2011 – 86,545 miles
  • 2010 – 79,184 miles
  • 2009 – 72,650 miles
  • 2008 – 68,283 miles
  • 2007 – 62,101 miles
  • 2006 – 56,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,251 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,251 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    180,251 miles
    Test number
    742256940450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    180,124 miles
    Test number
    176671061797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,124 miles (+4,844)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,124 miles
    Test number
    550553221273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

  4. Pass175,280 miles (+7,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,280 miles
    Test number
    471774060776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass167,383 miles (+9,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,383 miles
    Test number
    497615526702
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,940 miles
    Test number
    799198615616
    • 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))

  7. Fail157,940 miles (+8,313)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,940 miles
    Test number
    920092311586
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass149,627 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,627 miles
    Test number
    252991063366
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section outer casing corroded

  9. Fail149,625 miles (+8,704)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,625 miles
    Test number
    579819948385
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section outer casing corroded

  10. Pass140,921 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,921 miles
    Test number
    298322561378
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust outside casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame bushes deteriorated.

  11. Fail140,919 miles (+7,681)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,919 miles
    Test number
    584452320850
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust outside casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame bushes deteriorated.

  12. Pass133,238 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,238 miles
    Test number
    496389279728
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing both
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail133,236 miles (+7,948)12 failures1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,236 miles
    Test number
    645790168840
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing both
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass125,288 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    101007462395
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear +offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low from inner side
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear /centre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  15. Fail125,242 miles (+7,547)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,242 miles
    Test number
    231683640645
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear +offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low from inner side
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear /centre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  16. Pass117,695 miles (+7,847)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    186319885144
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass109,848 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,848 miles
    Test number
    676989084113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail109,848 miles (+7,200)4 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,848 miles
    Test number
    539829484149
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass102,648 miles (+8,057)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,648 miles
    Test number
    755132593141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Pass94,591 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,591 miles
    Test number
    308954392108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,545 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    239422391421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,184 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    261468880133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,046 miles (+6,396)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    262494880485
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass72,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,650 miles
    Test number
    261795199159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,650 miles (+4,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,650 miles
    Test number
    281785499111
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Fail68,283 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    202236688193
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass68,283 miles (+6,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    934696988190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass62,101 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    213398787103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail56,351 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    132756846109
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass56,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    183826146133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T768 HWL

Does T768 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T768 HWL expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T768 HWL?
The MOT on T768 HWL expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T768 HWL done?
T768 HWL was recorded at 180,251 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 6,415 miles a year.
Has T768 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T768 HWL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T768 HWL 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 T768 HWL find?
T768 HWL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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