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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V638 JTOMOT history

V638 JTO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
63,098 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 JTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 JTO was last recorded at 63,098 miles on 29 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,098 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,098 miles
  • 2025 – 62,930 miles
  • 2024 – 62,497 miles
  • 2023 – 61,421 miles
  • 2014 – 61,301 miles
  • 2013 – 60,612 miles
  • 2012 – 59,990 miles
  • 2011 – 59,099 miles
  • 2010 – 59,030 miles
  • 2008 – 58,177 miles
  • 2007 – 57,317 miles
  • 2006 – 55,004 miles
  • 2005 – 47,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryThe o/s and n/s front and rear suspension and associated components have surface corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,098 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    529360993763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe o/s and n/s front and rear suspension and associated components have surface corrosion
  2. Fail63,098 miles (+168)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    546003153021
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe o/s and n/s front and rear suspension and associated components are corroded
  3. Pass62,930 miles (+433)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,930 miles
    Test number
    598410472158
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY PROTECTION.
  4. Pass62,497 miles (+1,076)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    911384868701
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  5. Pass61,421 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    791045686259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,301 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    609762654218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,612 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,612 miles
    Test number
    569658343278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,990 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    137746982009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,099 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,099 miles
    Test number
    198871881030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,030 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,030 miles
    Test number
    952322380075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,177 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    871200428350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,317 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,317 miles
    Test number
    872593517313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,004 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    553568206347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,712 miles
    Test number
    172537785261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V638 JTO

Does V638 JTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V638 JTO is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V638 JTO?
The MOT on V638 JTO is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V638 JTO done?
V638 JTO was recorded at 63,098 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 746 miles a year.
Has V638 JTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 JTO has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V638 JTO 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 V638 JTO find?
V638 JTO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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