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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,966 cc

T88 JBCMOT history

T88 JBC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,126 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 JBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 JBC was last recorded at 101,126 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,240 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,886 miles
Average per year
5,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,126 miles
  • 2025 – 97,240 miles
  • 2024 – 94,227 miles
  • 2023 – 92,809 miles
  • 2022 – 90,139 miles
  • 2021 – 87,633 miles
  • 2020 – 86,309 miles
  • 2019 – 82,241 miles
  • 2018 – 77,482 miles
  • 2017 – 68,310 miles
  • 2016 – 58,535 miles
  • 2015 – 47,027 miles
  • 2014 – 35,351 miles
  • 2013 – 27,497 miles
  • 2012 – 23,441 miles
  • 2011 – 18,537 miles
  • 2010 – 14,218 miles
  • 2009 – 10,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,126 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,126 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,126 miles
    Test number
    213232257827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    602647948293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Fail97,240 miles (+3,013)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    724168560449
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass94,227 miles (+1,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    887276359968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass92,809 miles (+2,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    345830203965
    • AdvisoryHydraulic suspension pipes corroded front and rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass90,139 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    916945852368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass87,633 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    399114004216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass86,309 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,309 miles
    Test number
    246258574676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail86,304 miles (+2)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    628928041615
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail86,302 miles (+4,061)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    293383859242
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feeds. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded underbody.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass82,241 miles (+4,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    859785316471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass77,482 miles (+9,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,482 miles
    Test number
    103181167082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,310 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,310 miles
    Test number
    313470695716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,535 miles (+11,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,535 miles
    Test number
    662081497362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass47,027 miles (+11,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    386556815030
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass35,351 miles (+7,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    625207614016
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass27,497 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,497 miles
    Test number
    218756413041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,441 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,441 miles
    Test number
    438763622089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,537 miles
    Test number
    198066021414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,537 miles (+4,319)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,537 miles
    Test number
    317065921046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass14,218 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,218 miles
    Test number
    892282620090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,873 miles
    Test number
    100382229016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 JBC

Does T88 JBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 JBC is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 JBC?
The MOT on T88 JBC is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 JBC done?
T88 JBC was recorded at 101,126 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,320 miles a year.
Has T88 JBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 JBC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 JBC 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 T88 JBC find?
T88 JBC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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