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MERCEDES SL

2003 · BLUE · PETROL · 77,497 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-08-21
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Poor condition26 MOT tests · 20 passed

MOT History — 26 tests · 20 passed · 6 failed

PASS22 August 2026
77,497 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside and offside rear suspension pipes corroded.
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYUndertrays and sill covers fitted
FAIL22 August 2026
77,497 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside and offside rear suspension pipes corroded.
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYUndertrays and sill covers fitted
  • PRSEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASS11 September 2024
76,307 mi
FAIL17 August 2024
76,094 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Loud noise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS23 August 2023
74,188 mi
PASS1 September 2022
72,790 mi
PASS18 August 2021
71,233 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAIL18 August 2021
71,233 mi
  • PRSWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASS24 August 2020
70,420 mi
  • ADVISORYTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS28 August 2019
69,417 mi
FAIL16 August 2019
69,416 mi
  • MAJORSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASS6 September 2018
68,440 mi
PASS26 August 2017
67,195 mi
PASS9 September 2016
65,769 mi
  • ADVISORYboth rear tyres wearing low
PASS27 November 2015
60,797 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Number plate light lens deteriorated
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyres starting to block on inner egde
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
PASS29 July 2014
46,581 mi
  • USER ENTEREDadvise ns and os front tyres sidewalls cracking
FAIL28 July 2014
46,581 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDadvise ns and os front tyres sidewalls cracking
PASS15 August 2013
44,934 mi
  • USER ENTEREDnearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre cracking around sidewall/tread but not deep enough to expose ply cords.
PASS28 August 2012
43,879 mi
FAIL21 August 2012
43,879 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS11 August 2011
40,230 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASS11 August 2010
36,173 mi
PASS14 August 2009
31,601 mi
PASS15 August 2008
27,234 mi
PASS17 August 2007
22,788 mi
PASS10 October 2006
19,689 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MERCEDES
Model
SL
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
4,966 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-09
CO₂ emissions
292 g/km
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2027-08-21
Recorded mileage
77,497 mi

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