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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T977 LBCMOT history

T977 LBC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
85,393 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T977 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T977 LBC was last recorded at 85,393 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,391 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,393 miles
  • 2024 – 84,642 miles
  • 2023 – 84,160 miles
  • 2022 – 83,620 miles
  • 2020 – 80,970 miles
  • 2019 – 77,963 miles
  • 2018 – 75,755 miles
  • 2017 – 74,602 miles
  • 2016 – 72,148 miles
  • 2015 – 70,842 miles
  • 2014 – 70,258 miles
  • 2013 – 69,523 miles
  • 2012 – 68,744 miles
  • 2011 – 67,852 miles
  • 2010 – 66,480 miles
  • 2009 – 64,149 miles
  • 2008 – 61,041 miles
  • 2007 – 56,950 miles
  • 2006 – 51,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,393 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,393 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    894401220408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,391 miles (+749)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    159730316485
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass84,642 miles (+482)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,642 miles
    Test number
    228006586265
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass84,160 miles (+540)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    559560154109
    • 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 Rear 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))
  5. Pass83,620 miles (+2,650)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    124563605101
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass80,970 miles (+3,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    852059538838
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
  7. Pass77,963 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,963 miles
    Test number
    263404559563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,755 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    465043273095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,602 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,602 miles
    Test number
    291390496571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,148 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    448187163105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,842 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    585623235184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,258 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,258 miles
    Test number
    179650834414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,523 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    616109203088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,744 miles (+892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,744 miles
    Test number
    155480332098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass67,852 miles (+1,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    169330221018
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  16. Pass66,480 miles (+2,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    521832420061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass64,149 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,149 miles
    Test number
    491368729007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,041 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    742930758120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,950 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    562241457196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,698 miles
    Test number
    742862346150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T977 LBC

Does T977 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T977 LBC expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T977 LBC?
The MOT on T977 LBC expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T977 LBC done?
T977 LBC was recorded at 85,393 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has T977 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T977 LBC has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T977 LBC 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 LBC find?
T977 LBC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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