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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T818 TSFMOT history

T818 TSF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2023
Mileage
114,693 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 TSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T818 TSF was last recorded at 114,693 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 3,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2015: 107,653 miles, lower than 107,850 miles on 27 May 2015.

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
111,074 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,619 miles
Average per year
4,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,693 miles
  • 2021 – 111,074 miles
  • 2019 – 110,417 miles
  • 2018 – 109,657 miles
  • 2017 – 109,137 miles
  • 2016 – 108,202 miles
  • 2015 – 107,653 miles
  • 2014 – 107,114 miles
  • 2013 – 101,238 miles
  • 2012 – 93,065 miles
  • 2011 – 83,225 miles
  • 2010 – 77,593 miles
  • 2009 – 73,257 miles
  • 2008 – 59,238 miles
  • 2007 – 51,744 miles
  • 2006 – 44,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,693 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,693 miles (+3,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    523547076326
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass111,074 miles (+657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,074 miles
    Test number
    114943215215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides

  3. Pass110,417 miles (+760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    964381793855
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,657 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    894280788165
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension wishbone bushes show signs of deterioration.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail109,656 miles (+519)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,656 miles
    Test number
    645277875298
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension wishbone bushes show signs of deterioration.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass109,137 miles (+935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,137 miles
    Test number
    858274112130
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight

  7. Pass108,202 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,202 miles
    Test number
    958877756936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,653 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    229460955435
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass107,653 miles (-197)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    506920255127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,850 miles (+736)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,850 miles
    Test number
    145167645128
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass107,114 miles (+5,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    166041824152
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass101,238 miles (+8,173)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,238 miles
    Test number
    868944233133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge...

  13. Pass93,065 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    196473322137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,007 miles (+9,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,007 miles
    Test number
    987312222112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass83,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    819810331147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,217 miles (+5,624)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    296100531119
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass77,593 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    862185920153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,257 miles (+14,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    850389779266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass59,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    310488488224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,238 miles (+7,494)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    681603688239
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass51,744 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    270823687278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,992 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    571380647029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,413 miles
    Test number
    433022236065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T818 TSF

Does T818 TSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T818 TSF expired on 11 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T818 TSF?
The MOT on T818 TSF expired on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T818 TSF done?
T818 TSF was recorded at 114,693 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
Has T818 TSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 TSF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T818 TSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T818 TSF find?
T818 TSF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; fuel pipe/s corroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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