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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T7 RAGMOT history

T7 RAG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
83,603 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 RAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 RAG was last recorded at 83,603 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2012: 69,732 miles, lower than 69,953 miles on 14 Apr 2012.

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
83,596 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,603 miles
  • 2024 – 83,596 miles
  • 2023 – 83,586 miles
  • 2021 – 83,583 miles
  • 2018 – 81,163 miles
  • 2017 – 80,478 miles
  • 2016 – 79,997 miles
  • 2015 – 79,500 miles
  • 2014 – 76,378 miles
  • 2013 – 75,979 miles
  • 2012 – 69,732 miles
  • 2011 – 61,348 miles
  • 2010 – 58,015 miles
  • 2009 – 54,026 miles
  • 2007 – 46,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,603 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,603 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,603 miles
    Test number
    687571041395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass83,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    501540190344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail83,596 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    261122210999
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail83,586 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    351296496177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s boot floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs

  5. Pass83,583 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,583 miles
    Test number
    429514313158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail83,583 miles (+2,420)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,583 miles
    Test number
    207101609237
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,163 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    829197315115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,478 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    585362505847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,997 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    980332533385
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass79,500 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,500 miles
    Test number
    417700735246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Fail79,500 miles (+3,122)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,500 miles
    Test number
    776819725282
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass76,378 miles (+399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,378 miles
    Test number
    985772904292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,979 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    517450993111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTester cannot see bottom of rear springs

  14. Fail75,963 miles (+6,231)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    799259183120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTester cannot see bottom of rear springs

  15. Pass69,732 miles (-221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    728292312109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail69,953 miles (+8,605)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    797615302103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  17. Pass61,348 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    675730411150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,015 miles (+3,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,015 miles
    Test number
    282889340497
    • NoteWiper blade poor

  19. Pass54,026 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    992494759198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    361649577190
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T7 RAG

Does T7 RAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 RAG expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 RAG?
The MOT on T7 RAG expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 RAG done?
T7 RAG was recorded at 83,603 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 2,042 miles a year.
Has T7 RAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 RAG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T7 RAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T7 RAG find?
T7 RAG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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