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MERCEDES SL

1999 · BLUE · PETROL · 51,017 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-21

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MOT History — 30 tests · 22 passed · 8 failed

PASS28 September 2026
51,017 mi
  • ADVISORYUnder sides general corrosion
FAIL28 September 2026
51,012 mi
  • MAJORBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYUnder sides general corrosion
PASS9 October 2025
50,965 mi
PASS9 October 2024
50,953 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentre silencer corroded
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL8 October 2024
50,950 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentre silencer corroded
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASS20 October 2023
50,735 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS3 October 2022
50,371 mi
FAIL30 September 2022
50,350 mi
  • MAJORFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASS22 October 2021
50,015 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL22 October 2021
50,015 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
PASS2 October 2020
49,654 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Exhaust box delaminating.
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS24 September 2019
48,999 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL19 September 2019
48,969 mi
PASS4 October 2018
47,832 mi
PASS4 October 2017
47,061 mi
  • 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)
  • ADVISORYFront brake discs surface rust
PASS16 September 2016
46,306 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYFront BRAKE discs surface rust
  • 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)
PASS19 September 2015
45,134 mi
PASS30 September 2014
43,403 mi
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
PASS24 September 2013
42,817 mi
PASS20 September 2012
40,201 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL20 September 2012
40,201 mi
  • FAILOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASS30 September 2011
38,247 mi
PASS30 September 2010
36,140 mi
PASS1 October 2009
33,822 mi
FAIL1 October 2009
33,822 mi
  • FAILFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  • FAILRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PASS29 September 2008
31,445 mi
PASS1 October 2007
27,871 mi
PASS2 October 2006
24,535 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS22 September 2005
20,645 mi
FAIL22 September 2005
20,643 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MERCEDES
Model
SL
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
3,199 cc
Year
1999
First registered
1999-10
Tax due
2027-03-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-21
Recorded mileage
51,017 mi

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