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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T998 RGKMOT history

T998 RGK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,690 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 RGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 RGK was last recorded at 126,690 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,663 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,690 miles
  • 2024 – 125,689 miles
  • 2023 – 122,990 miles
  • 2022 – 119,558 miles
  • 2021 – 119,491 miles
  • 2020 – 114,471 miles
  • 2019 – 114,373 miles
  • 2017 – 110,363 miles
  • 2016 – 109,731 miles
  • 2015 – 105,468 miles
  • 2014 – 97,357 miles
  • 2013 – 89,940 miles
  • 2012 – 81,611 miles
  • 2011 – 76,067 miles
  • 2010 – 72,655 miles
  • 2009 – 68,860 miles
  • 2008 – 62,563 miles
  • 2007 – 57,077 miles
  • 2006 – 52,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,690 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,690 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,690 miles
    Test number
    961586400533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,663 miles (+974)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,663 miles
    Test number
    462854116511
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Pass125,689 miles (+116)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,689 miles
    Test number
    253052198076
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust outer skin separating and heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail125,573 miles (+2,583)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,573 miles
    Test number
    829679045211
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,990 miles (+3,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,990 miles
    Test number
    216148100373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,558 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,558 miles
    Test number
    653485159358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail119,558 miles (+67)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,558 miles
    Test number
    898147950630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass119,491 miles (+5,020)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,491 miles
    Test number
    829610027168
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet sound proofing frayed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,471 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,471 miles
    Test number
    853774352547
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle at rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - Corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail114,466 miles (+93)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,466 miles
    Test number
    815703874522
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle at rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - Corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass114,373 miles (+4,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    114,373 miles
    Test number
    282810970492
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Exhaust outer skin corroded

  12. Pass110,363 miles (+632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,363 miles
    Test number
    672219568860
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Have been Wax oiled (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Box outer skin corrode but not Blowing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass109,731 miles (+4,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,731 miles
    Test number
    186690156448
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded outer skin
    • AdvisorySlight Dampness of Oil

  14. Pass105,468 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,468 miles
    Test number
    336964935192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,357 miles (+7,417)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    278637654141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCenter - rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing

  16. Pass89,940 miles (+190)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    265479573402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise o/s n/s front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteAdvise wiper worn

  17. Fail89,750 miles (+8,139)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,750 miles
    Test number
    255465873131
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAll tyres getting close to tread wear indicators
    • NoteFront pads look low

  18. Pass81,611 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    738044972105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,067 miles
    Test number
    137522181121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail76,067 miles (+3,412)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,067 miles
    Test number
    286342481196
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass72,655 miles (+3,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,655 miles
    Test number
    920135070111
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Pass68,860 miles (+6,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,860 miles
    Test number
    214089069409
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass62,563 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    302058778101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,077 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    762447377102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,889 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    230090076104
    • NoteSoft top rollover bar indicator light flashing.

Questions about T998 RGK

Does T998 RGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T998 RGK is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T998 RGK?
The MOT on T998 RGK is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T998 RGK done?
T998 RGK was recorded at 126,690 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,715 miles a year.
Has T998 RGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 RGK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T998 RGK 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 T998 RGK find?
T998 RGK passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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