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MERCEDES SL

2003 · SILVER · PETROL · 101,560 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2026-09-04● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition25 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 25 tests · 19 passed · 6 failed

PASS5 September 2025
101,560 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front 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))
PASS20 December 2024
99,684 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL18 December 2024
99,684 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS8 February 2024
97,392 mi
  • MINOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Outer 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))
PASS6 January 2023
95,488 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
PASS10 December 2021
92,870 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front 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))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MINORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYADVISE OIL LEAK
PASS18 November 2020
90,171 mi
FAIL27 October 2020
89,924 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected BUSH (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASS18 November 2019
88,589 mi
PASS14 November 2018
86,241 mi
  • ADVISORYPlastic outer sill covers fitted
PASS17 November 2017
83,748 mi
PASS17 November 2016
81,556 mi
PASS13 November 2015
79,365 mi
PASS19 November 2014
77,747 mi
  • 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)
PASS19 November 2013
75,317 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASS10 November 2012
74,712 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL8 November 2012
74,712 mi
  • FAILNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL5 November 2012
74,709 mi
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • FAILNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • FAILOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS3 February 2012
66,850 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL2 February 2012
66,850 mi
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS5 February 2011
54,247 mi
FAIL4 February 2011
54,247 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASS19 May 2009
46,556 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDnear side rear fog light not working
  • USER ENTEREDnear side front dip beamaim on low limits
  • USER ENTEREDplastic covers fitted over sils
  • USER ENTEREDplastic covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp areas
  • USER ENTEREDgeneral wear on all discs
  • USER ENTEREDmost of cars underside is covered in plastic
  • USER ENTEREDparts of susp covered in plastic
PASS22 April 2008
31,306 mi
PASS25 April 2007
19,974 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MERCEDES
Model
SL
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
4,966 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-05
CO₂ emissions
304 g/km
Tax due
2025-10-24
MOT expiry
2026-09-04
Recorded mileage
101,560 mi

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