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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

T824 VJNMOT history

T824 VJN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,008 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T824 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T824 VJN was last recorded at 99,008 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,985 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,008 miles
  • 2025 – 98,985 miles
  • 2024 – 98,955 miles
  • 2023 – 98,885 miles
  • 2022 – 98,825 miles
  • 2021 – 98,759 miles
  • 2020 – 98,190 miles
  • 2019 – 93,964 miles
  • 2018 – 88,854 miles
  • 2017 – 81,396 miles
  • 2016 – 76,782 miles
  • 2015 – 66,276 miles
  • 2014 – 52,870 miles
  • 2013 – 39,887 miles
  • 2012 – 27,833 miles
  • 2011 – 26,562 miles
  • 2010 – 26,138 miles
  • 2009 – 23,383 miles
  • 2008 – 21,194 miles
  • 2007 – 18,772 miles
  • 2006 – 16,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil level is getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,008 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,008 miles
    Test number
    716757885956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass98,985 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    671217155944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,955 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,955 miles
    Test number
    529117980008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail98,954 miles (+69)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,954 miles
    Test number
    116520707337
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,885 miles
    Test number
    854541360404
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail98,885 miles (+60)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,885 miles
    Test number
    320397340054
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,825 miles (+66)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    653729303374
    • MinorCentral Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass98,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    532442536015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,759 miles (+569)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    845360114835
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  10. Pass98,190 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    839206838454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,964 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,964 miles
    Test number
    607526984807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,854 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    722025917092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,396 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    986353706483
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail81,395 miles (+4,613)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,395 miles
    Test number
    565944950782
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt does not deploy (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt does not deploy (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass76,782 miles (+10,506)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    478830715618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,276 miles (+13,406)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,276 miles
    Test number
    918748465020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,870 miles (+12,983)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    798021874073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,887 miles (+12,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,887 miles
    Test number
    418643473037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass27,833 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    448995042049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,562 miles (+424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,562 miles
    Test number
    776225701153
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass26,138 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    634167690080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,383 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,383 miles
    Test number
    772451699004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,194 miles (+2,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,194 miles
    Test number
    781869418187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass18,772 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,772 miles
    Test number
    263623417460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,855 miles
    Test number
    303389606103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T824 VJN

Does T824 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T824 VJN is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T824 VJN?
The MOT on T824 VJN is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T824 VJN done?
T824 VJN was recorded at 99,008 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,051 miles a year.
Has T824 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T824 VJN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T824 VJN 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 T824 VJN find?
T824 VJN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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