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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,200 cc

T801 KRLMOT history

T801 KRL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,020 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T801 KRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T801 KRL was last recorded at 147,020 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,321 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
699 miles
Average per year
3,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,020 miles
  • 2024 – 146,321 miles
  • 2023 – 145,737 miles
  • 2022 – 144,606 miles
  • 2020 – 144,260 miles
  • 2019 – 143,019 miles
  • 2018 – 142,580 miles
  • 2017 – 138,837 miles
  • 2016 – 135,851 miles
  • 2015 – 132,322 miles
  • 2014 – 128,877 miles
  • 2013 – 125,644 miles
  • 2012 – 117,076 miles
  • 2011 – 106,255 miles
  • 2010 – 101,925 miles
  • 2009 – 94,925 miles
  • 2008 – 94,004 miles
  • 2007 – 90,382 miles
  • 2006 – 86,507 miles
  • 2005 – 75,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,020 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,020 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,020 miles
    Test number
    560188300489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,321 miles (+584)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,321 miles
    Test number
    710446900636
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroding and deteriorating quite badly

  3. Pass145,737 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,737 miles
    Test number
    668520202164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,606 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,606 miles
    Test number
    258298404918
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail144,606 miles (+346)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,606 miles
    Test number
    346557979692
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass144,260 miles (+1,241)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    119661097312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CORDS ALMOST EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted, obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass143,019 miles (+439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,019 miles
    Test number
    441958981562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in steering idler

  8. Pass142,580 miles (+3,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,580 miles
    Test number
    608802859552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm play in steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass138,837 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,837 miles
    Test number
    234518197189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,851 miles (+3,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,851 miles
    Test number
    542435571963
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass132,322 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,322 miles
    Test number
    782264666098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,877 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,877 miles
    Test number
    608795004322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,644 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    125,644 miles
    Test number
    908336303386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,076 miles (+10,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,076 miles
    Test number
    415223502349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass106,255 miles (+4,330)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,255 miles
    Test number
    385068791485
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s bonnet catch not locking securly

  16. Pass101,925 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    690106890212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,925 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    412419099290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,004 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    283743788268
    • NoteFront suspension rusting
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
    • NoteRear subframe rusty

  19. Fail94,004 miles (+3,622)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    193423788241
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront suspension rusting
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
    • NoteRear subframe rusty

  20. Pass90,382 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    361960097445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    960420606317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,507 miles (+11,196)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    144417796249
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass75,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    343441515437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T801 KRL

Does T801 KRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T801 KRL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T801 KRL?
The MOT on T801 KRL is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T801 KRL done?
T801 KRL was recorded at 147,020 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
Has T801 KRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T801 KRL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T801 KRL 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 T801 KRL find?
T801 KRL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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