Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T915 RCBMOT history
T915 RCB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,382 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 88,382 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,054 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T915 RCB
- 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
- 29 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T915 RCB was last recorded at 88,382 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Apr 2022: 87,926 miles, lower than 87,954 miles on 13 Apr 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 88,368 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 2,054 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,382 miles
- 2025 – 88,368 miles
- 2024 – 88,366 miles
- 2023 – 88,313 miles
- 2022 – 87,926 miles
- 2021 – 87,954 miles
- 2020 – 86,899 miles
- 2019 – 86,199 miles
- 2018 – 83,806 miles
- 2016 – 80,414 miles
- 2015 – 79,256 miles
- 2014 – 78,623 miles
- 2013 – 77,254 miles
- 2012 – 76,048 miles
- 2011 – 71,514 miles
- 2010 – 66,581 miles
- 2009 – 61,152 miles
- 2008 – 56,363 miles
- 2007 – 51,013 miles
- 2006 – 48,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,382 miles
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,382 miles (+14)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 88,382 miles
- Test number
- 636926916176
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,368 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 88,368 miles
- Test number
- 713611292435
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,368 miles (+2)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,368 miles
- Test number
- 257944927584
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,366 miles (+53)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 88,366 miles
- Test number
- 430808268814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,313 miles (+387)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 88,313 miles
- Test number
- 491381028343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,926 miles (-28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 87,926 miles
- Test number
- 396811275451
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,954 miles (+369)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 87,954 miles
- Test number
- 324945106493
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint 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 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,585 miles (+686)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,585 miles
- Test number
- 688180112250
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint 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 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,899 miles (+700)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,899 miles
- Test number
- 453363777038
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,199 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 86,199 miles
- Test number
- 896774765245
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,806 miles (+3,392)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 83,806 miles
- Test number
- 493265378847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,414 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 80,414 miles
- Test number
- 918069580334
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass79,256 miles (+633)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 79,256 miles
- Test number
- 106783252334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,623 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 78,623 miles
- Test number
- 708240534373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,254 miles (+1,206)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 77,254 miles
- Test number
- 487618913483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,048 miles (+4,534)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 76,048 miles
- Test number
- 789225132322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,514 miles (+4,933)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 71,514 miles
- Test number
- 569563341387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,581 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 66,581 miles
- Test number
- 283944840325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,579 miles (+5,427)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,579 miles
- Test number
- 421462240423
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront discs lipped
Pass61,152 miles (+4,789)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 61,152 miles
- Test number
- 830812999186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,363 miles1 dangerous4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,363 miles
- Test number
- 283091198166
- DangerousO/side front tyre has cut to wall less than 25mm plies exposed
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass56,363 miles (+5,350)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 56,363 miles
- Test number
- 721921898120
- DangerousO/side front tyre has cut to wall less than 25mm plies exposed
Pass51,013 miles (+2,916)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 51,013 miles
- Test number
- 651921607227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 48,097 miles
- Test number
- 923322716245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T915 RCB
- Does T915 RCB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T915 RCB is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T915 RCB?
- The MOT on T915 RCB is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T915 RCB done?
- T915 RCB was recorded at 88,382 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,054 miles a year.
- Has T915 RCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T915 RCB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T915 RCB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T915 RCB find?
- T915 RCB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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