Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc
T811 VKJMOT history
T811 VKJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,517 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 55,517 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,479 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T811 VKJ
- 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
- 13 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T811 VKJ was last recorded at 55,517 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,882 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 635 miles
- Average per year
- 1,479 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,517 miles
- 2025 – 54,882 miles
- 2024 – 54,275 miles
- 2023 – 53,907 miles
- 2022 – 53,238 miles
- 2021 – 52,455 miles
- 2020 – 51,763 miles
- 2019 – 51,018 miles
- 2018 – 50,541 miles
- 2017 – 49,837 miles
- 2016 – 48,760 miles
- 2015 – 47,618 miles
- 2014 – 46,435 miles
- 2013 – 45,072 miles
- 2012 – 43,327 miles
- 2011 – 40,611 miles
- 2010 – 38,160 miles
- 2009 – 34,234 miles
- 2008 – 31,065 miles
- 2007 – 28,641 miles
- 2006 – 26,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,517 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,517 miles (+635)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 55,517 miles
- Test number
- 462941284877
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,882 miles (+607)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 54,882 miles
- Test number
- 859220746441
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass54,275 miles (+368)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 54,275 miles
- Test number
- 293295285997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,907 miles (+669)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 53,907 miles
- Test number
- 351797953885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,238 miles (+783)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 53,238 miles
- Test number
- 564479517790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,455 miles (+692)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 52,455 miles
- Test number
- 382858390406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,763 miles (+745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 51,763 miles
- Test number
- 792447476651
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass51,018 miles (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,018 miles
- Test number
- 211041246722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,541 miles (+704)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,541 miles
- Test number
- 391908428899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,837 miles (+1,077)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 49,837 miles
- Test number
- 503484056119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,760 miles (+1,142)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 48,760 miles
- Test number
- 103907300393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,618 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 47,618 miles
- Test number
- 689584405137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,435 miles (+1,363)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 46,435 miles
- Test number
- 216091904422
- NoteOffside front shock has a slight leak
Pass45,072 miles (+1,745)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 45,072 miles
- Test number
- 147212103157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,327 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 43,327 miles
- Test number
- 827592702172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,316 miles (+2,705)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,316 miles
- Test number
- 167421202100
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,611 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 40,611 miles
- Test number
- 326224991079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail40,611 miles (+2,451)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,611 miles
- Test number
- 805834891020
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass38,160 miles (+3,926)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,160 miles
- Test number
- 750167190039
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f indicator lens cracked and contains water.
Pass34,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,234 miles
- Test number
- 213399189007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,234 miles (+3,169)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,234 miles
- Test number
- 862389089087
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass31,065 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 31,065 miles
- Test number
- 193553798091
- NoteWINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE CAUSED BY WIPER.
Fail31,065 miles (+2,424)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,065 miles
- Test number
- 913563298017
- FailureCentre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteENGINE UNDERTRAY POORLY SECURED.
- NoteFRONT WIPER POOR.
- NoteREAR EXHAUST PIPE FOULING AGAINST NEAR SIDE REAR BODY SUPPORT BAR.
- NoteWINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE CAUSED BY WIPER.
Pass28,641 miles (+2,397)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 28,641 miles
- Test number
- 593651607125
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 26,244 miles
- Test number
- 611730106120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T811 VKJ
- Does T811 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T811 VKJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T811 VKJ?
- The MOT on T811 VKJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T811 VKJ done?
- T811 VKJ was recorded at 55,517 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,479 miles a year.
- Has T811 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T811 VKJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2012.
- Has the mileage on T811 VKJ 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 T811 VKJ find?
- T811 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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