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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T783 VMAMOT history

T783 VMA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
127,244 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 VMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 VMA was last recorded at 127,244 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2021: 127,244 miles, lower than 207,988 miles on 9 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,244 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 127,244 miles
  • 2020 – 207,988 miles
  • 2015 – 206,799 miles
  • 2014 – 204,125 miles
  • 2013 – 196,051 miles
  • 2010 – 168,653 miles
  • 2009 – 151,744 miles
  • 2008 – 135,710 miles
  • 2007 – 120,275 miles
  • 2006 – 104,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,244 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    534814724716
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail127,244 miles (-80,744)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    520194660799
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass207,988 miles (+1,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    207,988 miles
    Test number
    635571776087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass206,799 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    206,799 miles
    Test number
    598347085164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,125 miles (+8,074)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    204,125 miles
    Test number
    285890924494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  6. Fail196,051 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,051 miles
    Test number
    657684643182
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass196,051 miles (+27,398)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    196,051 miles
    Test number
    757484843150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,653 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    168,653 miles
    Test number
    974611930145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,519 miles (+16,775)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    204147120463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Pass151,744 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    151,744 miles
    Test number
    543457729114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,565 miles (+15,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,565 miles
    Test number
    242417219484
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass135,710 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    135,710 miles
    Test number
    894732728194
    • NoteNearside front strut top mount starting to split

  13. Fail135,710 miles (+15,435)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,710 miles
    Test number
    250140728179
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front strut top mount starting to split

  14. Pass120,275 miles (+15,469)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    120,275 miles
    Test number
    944594917176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    691454216149
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about T783 VMA

Does T783 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 VMA expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 VMA?
The MOT on T783 VMA expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 VMA done?
T783 VMA was recorded at 127,244 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 1,442 miles a year.
Has T783 VMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 VMA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T783 VMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T783 VMA find?
T783 VMA passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; offside rear lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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