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MERCEDES-BENZ

SL · Silver

PO53 OJK
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Oct 2025
First reg9 Sep 2003
Mileage181,946 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 July 2025.

PASSED · 17 Oct 2024
Test date17 Oct 2024
Expiry16 Oct 2025
Test number617424925079
Mileage181,946 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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 9 Oct 2024
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number823329148426
Mileage181,800 mi
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2023
Test date10 Oct 2023
Expiry9 Oct 2024
Test number664356530910
Mileage172,815 mi
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 Oct 2023
Test date10 Oct 2023
Expiry—
Test number425803210096
Mileage172,815 mi
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Feb 2022
Test date11 Feb 2022
Expiry11 Feb 2023
Test number869616031286
Mileage159,893 mi
PASSED · 12 Feb 2021
Test date12 Feb 2021
Expiry11 Feb 2022
Test number523085741614
Mileage155,777 mi
FAILED · 5 Feb 2021
Test date5 Feb 2021
Expiry—
Test number276002189366
Mileage155,775 mi
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))
PASSED · 10 Dec 2019
Test date10 Dec 2019
Expiry14 Dec 2020
Test number635586223037
Mileage150,252 mi
PASSED · 15 Dec 2018
Test date15 Dec 2018
Expiry14 Dec 2019
Test number911812344740
Mileage146,113 mi
FAILED · 10 Dec 2018
Test date10 Dec 2018
Expiry—
Test number515404725407
Mileage146,113 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2018
Test date25 Jan 2018
Expiry24 Jan 2019
Test number410679328730
Mileage137,340 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc back plate/splash guard catching on disc
PASSED · 11 Nov 2016
Test date11 Nov 2016
Expiry24 Nov 2017
Test number587519188954
Mileage119,228 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 23 Nov 2015
Test date23 Nov 2015
Expiry24 Nov 2016
Test number192171986235
Mileage100,072 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 20 Nov 2015
Test date20 Nov 2015
Expiry—
Test number835532753366
Mileage99,962 mi
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 19 Nov 2014
Test date19 Nov 2014
Expiry24 Nov 2015
Test number168493324303
Mileage76,963 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 Nov 2013
Test date25 Nov 2013
Expiry24 Nov 2014
Test number386939423355
Mileage76,010 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 6 Jul 2012
Test date6 Jul 2012
Expiry5 Jul 2013
Test number995268782123
Mileage68,948 mi
FAILED · 5 Jul 2012
Test date5 Jul 2012
Expiry—
Test number678127582109
Mileage68,948 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2011
Test date17 Jun 2011
Expiry16 Jun 2012
Test number648678961144
Mileage61,672 mi
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredsomthing blocking the digital disply on dash
PASSED · 9 Sep 2010
Test date9 Sep 2010
Expiry8 Sep 2011
Test number453812950212
Mileage57,887 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 9 Sep 2010
Test date9 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number374082150240
Mileage57,887 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 3 Nov 2009
Test date3 Nov 2009
Expiry2 Nov 2010
Test number772157309344
Mileage51,220 mi
PASSED · 15 Dec 2008
Test date15 Dec 2008
Expiry14 Dec 2009
Test number863140058371
Mileage47,492 mi
FAILED · 8 Dec 2008
Test date8 Dec 2008
Expiry—
Test number232703848333
Mileage47,492 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 31 Aug 2007
Test date31 Aug 2007
Expiry9 Sep 2008
Test number703693647254
Mileage30,616 mi
PASSED · 23 Aug 2006
Test date23 Aug 2006
Expiry9 Sep 2007
Test number171035736201
Mileage21,320 mi