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Mercedes-Benz SL

White · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

TEV 408MOT history

TEV 408 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,445 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TEV 408
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TEV 408 was last recorded at 103,445 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2011: 80,403 miles, lower than 85,978 miles on 19 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,431 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,445 miles
  • 2025 – 103,431 miles
  • 2024 – 103,354 miles
  • 2023 – 103,340 miles
  • 2022 – 103,294 miles
  • 2021 – 103,279 miles
  • 2020 – 103,237 miles
  • 2019 – 102,936 miles
  • 2017 – 101,873 miles
  • 2016 – 100,012 miles
  • 2015 – 97,393 miles
  • 2014 – 94,971 miles
  • 2013 – 92,875 miles
  • 2012 – 90,643 miles
  • 2011 – 80,403 miles
  • 2010 – 85,978 miles
  • 2009 – 83,576 miles
  • 2007 – 81,146 miles
  • 2006 – 76,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySound deadening under bonnet insecure

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,445 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    465778667929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySound deadening under bonnet insecure

  2. Pass103,431 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    888605614147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySound deadening under bonnet slightly insecure

  3. Fail103,431 miles (+77)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    821281418018
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySound deadening under bonnet slightly insecure

  4. Pass103,354 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,354 miles
    Test number
    675755161780
    • AdvisoryFront sound deadening under bonnet slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,340 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,340 miles
    Test number
    413239607724
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,294 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,294 miles
    Test number
    494452344393
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,279 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,279 miles
    Test number
    968920164289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,237 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,237 miles
    Test number
    643492404712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,936 miles
    Test number
    539451333046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,936 miles (+1,063)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,936 miles
    Test number
    245836856825
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass101,873 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,873 miles
    Test number
    725330987600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,012 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    265961860845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,227 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    913643193308
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail99,227 miles (+1,834)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    689087468910
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass97,393 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,393 miles
    Test number
    869318105036
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear prop rubbers perished.

  16. Fail97,393 miles (+2,422)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,393 miles
    Test number
    737577905051
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear prop rubbers perished.

  17. Pass94,971 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    176510714448
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail94,971 miles (+2,096)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    548790314041
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail92,875 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    159900413419
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear propshaft rubber starting to split

  20. Pass92,875 miles (+2,232)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    677480013024
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear propshaft rubber starting to split

  21. Pass90,643 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,643 miles
    Test number
    178584202092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,403 miles (-5,575)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    927180621022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,978 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    380459610099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,576 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    700277909058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,146 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    353373457392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,687 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    184090517489
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass78,687 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    413990017062
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass76,478 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    151932316052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side and off side rear brake hose flange ends have slight corrosion
    • NoteOil leak from front bottom of engine
    • NoteRear axel leaking oil

Questions about TEV 408

What vehicle is registration TEV 408 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TEV 408 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TEV 408 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TEV 408 is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on TEV 408?
The MOT on TEV 408 is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TEV 408 done?
TEV 408 was recorded at 103,445 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 1,321 miles a year.
Has TEV 408 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TEV 408 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on TEV 408 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TEV 408 find?
TEV 408 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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