MERCEDES

SL 280 AUTO · Silver

500S

MOTValid

MOT due15 Oct 2026

First reg1 Jan 1997

Mileage142,842 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Jan 2027

Vehicle age

29 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 July 2026.

PASSED · 16 Sep 2025

Test date16 Sep 2025

Expiry15 Oct 2026

Test number570700788631

Mileage142,842 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 16 Sep 2024

Test date16 Sep 2024

Expiry15 Oct 2025

Test number853262477817

Mileage139,005 mi

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 21 Sep 2023

Test date21 Sep 2023

Expiry15 Oct 2024

Test number342911293602

Mileage136,643 mi

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advisoryunderbody corrosion

AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 18 Sep 2023

Test date18 Sep 2023

Expiry—

Test number473601044678

Mileage136,641 mi

MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both sides flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advisoryunderbody corrosion

AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on RBT (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 3 Oct 2022

Test date3 Oct 2022

Expiry15 Oct 2023

Test number741985406073

Mileage132,604 mi

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 11 Oct 2021

Test date11 Oct 2021

Expiry15 Oct 2022

Test number387573742969

Mileage128,785 mi

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 11 Oct 2021

Test date11 Oct 2021

Expiry—

Test number833389569134

Mileage128,785 mi

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PrsNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

PrsOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

PASSED · 15 Oct 2020

Test date15 Oct 2020

Expiry15 Oct 2021

Test number893646598123

Mileage124,664 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 15 Oct 2019

Test date15 Oct 2019

Expiry15 Oct 2020

Test number591983711958

Mileage119,639 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PASSED · 19 Sep 2018

Test date19 Sep 2018

Expiry15 Oct 2019

Test number429938260410

Mileage109,423 mi

AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 10 Oct 2017

Test date10 Oct 2017

Expiry15 Oct 2018

Test number190773514715

Mileage102,562 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryFuel pipes in poor condition due to corrosion

AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

AdvisoryExhaust mounts deteriorated

PASSED · 20 Sep 2016

Test date20 Sep 2016

Expiry15 Oct 2017

Test number732297521635

Mileage95,784 mi

AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken

PASSED · 24 Sep 2015

Test date24 Sep 2015

Expiry15 Oct 2016

Test number922039830804

Mileage89,957 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough strut mount (2.2.D.1)

PASSED · 16 Oct 2014

Test date16 Oct 2014

Expiry15 Oct 2015

Test number748639984220

Mileage81,652 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 24 Dec 2013

Test date24 Dec 2013

Expiry5 Jan 2015

Test number788748753308

Mileage76,862 mi

PASSED · 19 Dec 2012

Test date19 Dec 2012

Expiry5 Jan 2014

Test number619164952391

Mileage68,109 mi

PASSED · 6 Jan 2012

Test date6 Jan 2012

Expiry5 Jan 2013

Test number845176902031

Mileage65,377 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 4 Jan 2012

Test date4 Jan 2012

Expiry—

Test number228544602029

Mileage65,355 mi

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 16 Dec 2010

Test date16 Dec 2010

Expiry4 Jan 2012

Test number634680750377

Mileage62,530 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

PASSED · 15 Dec 2009

Test date15 Dec 2009

Expiry4 Jan 2011

Test number563039649311

Mileage56,236 mi

AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 17 Dec 2008

Test date17 Dec 2008

Expiry4 Jan 2010

Test number792452858329

Mileage50,951 mi

PASSED · 28 Dec 2007

Test date28 Dec 2007

Expiry4 Jan 2009

Test number474802067310

Mileage43,865 mi

PASSED · 22 Dec 2006

Test date22 Dec 2006

Expiry4 Jan 2008

Test number894256156343

Mileage37,943 mi

PASSED · 5 Jan 2006

Test date5 Jan 2006

Expiry4 Jan 2007

Test number872845706094

Mileage31,325 mi