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MERCEDES-BENZ

560 SL · Black

C48A PY
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Jul 2025
First reg31 Dec 1986
Mileage83,616 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

39 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 August 2025.

FAILED · 31 Jul 2025
Test date31 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number833961412751
Mileage83,616 mi
MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Jul 2024
Test date17 Jul 2024
Expiry16 Jul 2025
Test number101081095290
Mileage83,616 mi
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 24 Jun 2024
Test date24 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number101889228229
Mileage83,616 mi
MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 23 May 2023
Test date23 May 2023
Expiry22 May 2024
Test number678064298035
Mileage83,616 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2021
Test date26 Oct 2021
Expiry25 Oct 2022
Test number722723367652
Mileage83,616 mi
FAILED · 22 Jul 2021
Test date22 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number329131875465
Mileage83,616 mi
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity side light inside amber indicator unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity side light inside amber indicator unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryexhaust system in poor condition
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
DangerousSteering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii))
Advisoryservice brake effort very close to limit
Advisorypark brake effort very close to limit
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 10 May 2018
Test date10 May 2018
Expiry
Test number345238695395
Mileage83,616 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)