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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T977 BPOMOT history

T977 BPO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 29,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2026
Mileage
29,689 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T977 BPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T977 BPO was last recorded at 29,689 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,684 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,689 miles
  • 2024 – 29,684 miles
  • 2021 – 29,134 miles
  • 2019 – 28,949 miles
  • 2018 – 28,572 miles
  • 2017 – 28,144 miles
  • 2016 – 27,520 miles
  • 2014 – 27,380 miles
  • 2013 – 27,208 miles
  • 2012 – 27,084 miles
  • 2011 – 26,424 miles
  • 2010 – 26,071 miles
  • 2009 – 25,867 miles
  • 2008 – 25,376 miles
  • 2007 – 24,914 miles
  • 2006 – 24,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,689 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,689 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    29,689 miles
    Test number
    761806419622
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass29,684 miles (+550)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    29,684 miles
    Test number
    944083484116
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass29,134 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,134 miles
    Test number
    885749426180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,949 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,949 miles
    Test number
    465716534849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint cover perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint cover perishing
  5. Pass28,572 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    454803326045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,144 miles (+624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,144 miles
    Test number
    941210078475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass27,520 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,520 miles
    Test number
    683774192207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,380 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,380 miles
    Test number
    405408184279
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  9. Pass27,380 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,380 miles
    Test number
    938748584280
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  10. Fail27,368 miles (+160)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,368 miles
    Test number
    629235574209
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass27,208 miles (+124)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,208 miles
    Test number
    287364583466
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass27,084 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    807717282183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,424 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,424 miles
    Test number
    336920101456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass26,071 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,071 miles
    Test number
    214640500275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,867 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,867 miles
    Test number
    993332109247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,376 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,376 miles
    Test number
    172088698106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,914 miles (+401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,914 miles
    Test number
    544404997194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass24,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,513 miles
    Test number
    681621596169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T977 BPO

Does T977 BPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T977 BPO expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T977 BPO?
The MOT on T977 BPO expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T977 BPO done?
T977 BPO was recorded at 29,689 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 274 miles a year.
Has T977 BPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T977 BPO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on T977 BPO 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 T977 BPO find?
T977 BPO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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