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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T82 TPAMOT history

T82 TPA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
71,052 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T82 TPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T82 TPA was last recorded at 71,052 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,264 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
1,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,052 miles
  • 2024 – 70,264 miles
  • 2023 – 69,984 miles
  • 2022 – 68,265 miles
  • 2021 – 66,847 miles
  • 2019 – 66,047 miles
  • 2017 – 63,730 miles
  • 2016 – 61,262 miles
  • 2015 – 58,674 miles
  • 2013 – 53,559 miles
  • 2012 – 50,588 miles
  • 2010 – 49,122 miles
  • 2009 – 47,679 miles
  • 2008 – 45,825 miles
  • 2007 – 44,050 miles
  • 2006 – 41,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,052 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront axle/suspension components rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
  • AdvisoryRear axle/suspension components rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,052 miles (+788)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,052 miles
    Test number
    929258115172
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle/suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear axle/suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,264 miles (+280)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    575523321502
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront axle/suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very close to legal limit at 2mm, also badly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle/suspension components rusty

  3. Pass69,984 miles (+1,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    565336122728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,265 miles
    Test number
    481800772306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail68,265 miles (+1,418)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,265 miles
    Test number
    860874804960
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass66,847 miles (+800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,847 miles
    Test number
    887931832467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass66,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    412169184145
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light N/W
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail66,047 miles (+2,317)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    127701445025
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light N/W
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,730 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    557549775280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass61,262 miles (+2,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,262 miles
    Test number
    185064274658
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  11. Pass58,674 miles (+5,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,674 miles
    Test number
    349392745040
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass53,559 miles (+2,971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,559 miles
    Test number
    978969293145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass50,588 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    807311682132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail50,586 miles (+1,464)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,586 miles
    Test number
    688785572149
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass49,122 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,122 miles
    Test number
    521579970137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,679 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,679 miles
    Test number
    334078789173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,825 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,825 miles
    Test number
    102499468146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,050 miles
    Test number
    160291997185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,050 miles (+2,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,050 miles
    Test number
    544511597106
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass41,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,142 miles
    Test number
    461881786120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T82 TPA

Does T82 TPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T82 TPA expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T82 TPA?
The MOT on T82 TPA expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T82 TPA done?
T82 TPA was recorded at 71,052 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 1,571 miles a year.
Has T82 TPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T82 TPA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T82 TPA 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 T82 TPA find?
T82 TPA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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