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MERCEDES-BENZ

SL · Silver

RX03 BFA
MOTValid
MOT due17 Oct 2026
First reg1 May 2003
Mileage78,129 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 December 2025.

PASSED · 9 Oct 2025
Test date9 Oct 2025
Expiry17 Oct 2026
Test number698154009174
Mileage78,129 mi
Advisoryn/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded, unable to check front to rear due to undercovers fitted
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorybattery warning light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension unit has a leak
FAILED · 9 Oct 2025
Test date9 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number711330457719
Mileage78,129 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryn/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded, unable to check front to rear due to undercovers fitted
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorybattery warning light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension unit has a leak
PASSED · 18 Oct 2024
Test date18 Oct 2024
Expiry17 Oct 2025
Test number682275457772
Mileage75,996 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryo/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes are corroded (under shields fitted unable to check front to rear
AdvisorySuspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension unit has a slight leak
FAILED · 8 Oct 2024
Test date8 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number804385011244
Mileage75,994 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryo/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes are corroded (under shields fitted unable to check front to rear
AdvisorySuspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension unit has a slight leak
PASSED · 12 Oct 2023
Test date12 Oct 2023
Expiry13 Oct 2024
Test number411280323198
Mileage72,168 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySuspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension unit damaged but not to excess n/s/f & o/s/f leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded, unable to check front to rear under shields fitted
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Oct 2023
Test date10 Oct 2023
Expiry—
Test number972094223075
Mileage72,168 mi
MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySuspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension unit damaged but not to excess n/s/f & o/s/f leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded, unable to check front to rear under shields fitted
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Sep 2022
Test date22 Sep 2022
Expiry13 Oct 2023
Test number409515936895
Mileage68,814 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry13 Oct 2022
Test number244901902621
Mileage65,441 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2020
Test date14 Oct 2020
Expiry13 Oct 2021
Test number489242722165
Mileage64,145 mi
FAILED · 13 Oct 2020
Test date13 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number940572522246
Mileage64,143 mi
MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2019
Test date20 Mar 2019
Expiry19 Mar 2020
Test number206189716028
Mileage61,297 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Quarter panel has damage
AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged
AdvisoryNearside Side skirt damaged
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension air bag gaiter split
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Mar 2019
Test date18 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number586858791322
Mileage61,297 mi
MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Quarter panel has damage
AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged
AdvisoryNearside Side skirt damaged
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension air bag gaiter split
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2018
Test date7 Mar 2018
Expiry6 Mar 2019
Test number586312212172
Mileage57,478 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage
FAILED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry—
Test number236734499672
Mileage57,478 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage
FailOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 Mar 2017
Test date7 Mar 2017
Expiry6 Mar 2018
Test number448582246238
Mileage52,816 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
FAILED · 6 Mar 2017
Test date6 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number753066212981
Mileage52,816 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2016
Test date22 Feb 2016
Expiry3 Mar 2017
Test number719407249474
Mileage45,906 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryengine covers and large undertrays restrict inspection of many components
FAILED · 22 Feb 2016
Test date22 Feb 2016
Expiry—
Test number203544512060
Mileage45,906 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryengine covers and large undertrays restrict inspection of many components
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2015
Test date4 Mar 2015
Expiry3 Mar 2016
Test number388613265079
Mileage37,655 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2014
Test date3 Jul 2014
Expiry14 Jul 2015
Test number925924584149
Mileage36,740 mi
PASSED · 10 Jul 2013
Test date10 Jul 2013
Expiry14 Jul 2014
Test number865151293129
Mileage35,782 mi
PASSED · 13 Jul 2012
Test date13 Jul 2012
Expiry14 Jul 2013
Test number245995892496
Mileage34,940 mi
PASSED · 15 Jul 2011
Test date15 Jul 2011
Expiry14 Jul 2012
Test number157336991158
Mileage33,835 mi
PASSED · 1 Apr 2010
Test date1 Apr 2010
Expiry27 Apr 2011
Test number392711990032
Mileage29,986 mi
PASSED · 28 Apr 2009
Test date28 Apr 2009
Expiry27 Apr 2010
Test number361718519120
Mileage25,168 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 22 Apr 2008
Test date22 Apr 2008
Expiry21 Apr 2009
Test number122783118119
Mileage21,365 mi
PASSED · 30 Mar 2007
Test date30 Mar 2007
Expiry29 Mar 2008
Test number154269187432
Mileage14,972 mi
FAILED · 23 Mar 2007
Test date23 Mar 2007
Expiry—
Test number810532187032
Mileage14,972 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Apr 2006
Test date28 Apr 2006
Expiry1 May 2007
Test number984488016165
Mileage10,509 mi