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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T852 KKWMOT history

T852 KKW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,685 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T852 KKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T852 KKW was last recorded at 53,685 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,841 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
1,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,685 miles
  • 2025 – 52,841 miles
  • 2024 – 51,925 miles
  • 2023 – 51,431 miles
  • 2022 – 50,647 miles
  • 2021 – 49,449 miles
  • 2020 – 48,591 miles
  • 2019 – 47,598 miles
  • 2018 – 47,451 miles
  • 2017 – 46,445 miles
  • 2016 – 46,004 miles
  • 2015 – 41,201 miles
  • 2014 – 40,963 miles
  • 2013 – 39,151 miles
  • 2012 – 37,291 miles
  • 2011 – 35,118 miles
  • 2010 – 32,481 miles
  • 2009 – 30,416 miles
  • 2007 – 27,552 miles
  • 2006 – 24,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,685 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,685 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    722742948052
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass52,841 miles (+916)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    571576565292
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass51,925 miles (+494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    991764244831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL4 SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass51,431 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,431 miles
    Test number
    142073565573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass50,647 miles (+1,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    843458574035
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass49,449 miles (+858)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    765521936433
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass48,591 miles (+993)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    829262725410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass47,598 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,598 miles
    Test number
    402391069592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,451 miles (+1,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    323944426265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth door mirrors slightly loose
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  10. Pass46,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    650255447426
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryInner face of offside rear brake disc lightly corroded
  11. Fail46,445 miles (+441)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    156434102950
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre drag link (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryInner face of offside rear brake disc lightly corroded
  12. Pass46,004 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    773547572795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,801 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,801 miles
    Test number
    781940496787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,201 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,201 miles
    Test number
    477625175002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,963 miles (+1,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,963 miles
    Test number
    256251884193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass39,151 miles (+1,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,151 miles
    Test number
    128409183196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass37,291 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,291 miles
    Test number
    958500982149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,290 miles (+2,172)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,290 miles
    Test number
    519899472110
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass35,118 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    895635981167
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass32,481 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,481 miles
    Test number
    563495470186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,416 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    672200299148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,552 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,552 miles
    Test number
    851830507232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,357 miles
    Test number
    454045406286
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T852 KKW

Does T852 KKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T852 KKW is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T852 KKW?
The MOT on T852 KKW is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T852 KKW done?
T852 KKW was recorded at 53,685 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,457 miles a year.
Has T852 KKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T852 KKW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on T852 KKW 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 T852 KKW find?
T852 KKW passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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