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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T894 KAOMOT history

T894 KAO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
63,665 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T894 KAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T894 KAO was last recorded at 63,665 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,342 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,323 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,665 miles
  • 2025 – 61,342 miles
  • 2024 – 58,561 miles
  • 2023 – 55,789 miles
  • 2022 – 53,184 miles
  • 2021 – 51,849 miles
  • 2020 – 49,706 miles
  • 2019 – 48,558 miles
  • 2017 – 47,620 miles
  • 2016 – 46,586 miles
  • 2015 – 46,453 miles
  • 2014 – 44,739 miles
  • 2013 – 42,303 miles
  • 2012 – 41,087 miles
  • 2011 – 39,419 miles
  • 2010 – 37,330 miles
  • 2009 – 35,800 miles
  • 2008 – 32,852 miles
  • 2007 – 29,155 miles
  • 2006 – 25,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,665 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center box mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog not working
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,665 miles (+2,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    342116415124
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center box mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,342 miles (+2,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    135028368705
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

  3. Pass58,561 miles (+2,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,561 miles
    Test number
    232547393554
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,789 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,789 miles
    Test number
    145537095470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,184 miles (+1,335)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    630395801005
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,849 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,849 miles
    Test number
    946212839192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,706 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,706 miles
    Test number
    689682392735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,558 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,558 miles
    Test number
    351801840666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,620 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    349024866307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,586 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    408757544837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass46,453 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,453 miles
    Test number
    356814089536
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT 'S (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryREAR BOX OUTER CASE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

  12. Pass44,739 miles (+2,436)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,739 miles
    Test number
    777927124233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear box outer case corroded

  13. Pass42,303 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    976434953109
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perrished
    • NoteRear exhaust outer case corroded

  14. Fail42,303 miles (+1,216)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    465021953180
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perrished
    • NoteRear exhaust outer case corroded

  15. Pass41,087 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    255934152444
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, CORRODED
    • NoteFUEL CAP SEAL PERRISHED
    • NoteMIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

  16. Fail41,087 miles (+1,668)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    286144652187
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, CORRODED
    • NoteFUEL CAP SEAL PERRISHED
    • NoteMIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

  17. Pass39,419 miles (+2,089)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,419 miles
    Test number
    917470431110
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perrished

  18. Pass37,330 miles (+1,530)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    284846420453
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perrished

  19. Fail35,800 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,800 miles
    Test number
    193924039163
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass35,800 miles (+2,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,800 miles
    Test number
    742884739198
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass32,852 miles (+3,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    774404038113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,155 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,155 miles
    Test number
    832433717129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,462 miles
    Test number
    442953296097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T894 KAO

Does T894 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T894 KAO is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T894 KAO?
The MOT on T894 KAO is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T894 KAO done?
T894 KAO was recorded at 63,665 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has T894 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T894 KAO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2013.
Has the mileage on T894 KAO 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 T894 KAO find?
T894 KAO passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective center box mount missing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front fog not working, and 1 more.

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