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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,746 cc

T787 OAHMOT history

T787 OAH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,782 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 OAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T787 OAH was last recorded at 89,782 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,776 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,782 miles
  • 2025 – 89,772 miles
  • 2019 – 85,647 miles
  • 2018 – 82,115 miles
  • 2017 – 79,968 miles
  • 2016 – 77,323 miles
  • 2015 – 77,070 miles
  • 2011 – 77,051 miles
  • 2010 – 74,194 miles
  • 2009 – 69,069 miles
  • 2008 – 63,002 miles
  • 2007 – 57,185 miles
  • 2006 – 51,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,782 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe plus all components attached to subframe are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,782 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    908573314688
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe plus all components attached to subframe are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,776 miles (+4)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,776 miles
    Test number
    796077015701
    • 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 missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,772 miles (+1)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,772 miles
    Test number
    838158297898
    • 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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering components rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail89,771 miles (+4,124)4 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    513338115668
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering components rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,647 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,647 miles
    Test number
    303850155297
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides rubber mounting starting to perish (top mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion

  6. Fail85,647 miles (+3,532)1 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,647 miles
    Test number
    730992712752
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides rubber mounting starting to perish (top mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion

  7. Pass82,115 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    888189682165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.9 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail82,093 miles (+2,125)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,093 miles
    Test number
    376121400936
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.9 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,968 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,968 miles
    Test number
    864944002003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,323 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    358495869603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,070 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,070 miles
    Test number
    288655875152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,051 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    799212921224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,194 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    262402430140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,193 miles (+5,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    800581130183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,069 miles (+6,067)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,069 miles
    Test number
    641480319123
    • NoteFront brake pads on limit
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on limit

  16. Pass63,002 miles (+5,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,002 miles
    Test number
    452791028132
    • NoteADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

  17. Pass57,185 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,185 miles
    Test number
    943536437183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    393385926103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T787 OAH

Does T787 OAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T787 OAH is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T787 OAH?
The MOT on T787 OAH is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T787 OAH done?
T787 OAH was recorded at 89,782 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,927 miles a year.
Has T787 OAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 OAH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T787 OAH 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 T787 OAH find?
T787 OAH passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe plus all components attached to subframe are corroded.

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