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SL · Silver

SL52 EBP
MOTExpired
MOT due5 May 2026
First reg5 Nov 2002
Mileage71,348 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 September 2025.

PASSED · 6 May 2025
Test date6 May 2025
Expiry5 May 2026
Test number215704606586
Mileage71,348 mi
PASSED · 25 Apr 2024
Test date25 Apr 2024
Expiry24 Apr 2025
Test number241024889178
Mileage70,097 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2023
Test date28 Feb 2023
Expiry27 Feb 2024
Test number602318894162
Mileage67,483 mi
PASSED · 7 Jan 2022
Test date7 Jan 2022
Expiry6 Jan 2023
Test number303544715608
Mileage65,991 mi
PASSED · 4 Jul 2020
Test date4 Jul 2020
Expiry3 Jul 2021
Test number995785058712
Mileage62,055 mi
FAILED · 4 Jul 2020
Test date4 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number863149023448
Mileage62,055 mi
PrsFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
PrsRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
FAILED · 24 Apr 2020
Test date24 Apr 2020
Expiry
Test number583239678245
Mileage62,053 mi
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Jan 2019
Test date23 Jan 2019
Expiry8 Feb 2020
Test number316227046342
Mileage62,043 mi
FAILED · 22 Jan 2019
Test date22 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number316025582996
Mileage62,043 mi
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between 5 and2 (0.1 (d))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Jan 2018
Test date29 Jan 2018
Expiry8 Feb 2019
Test number404128293250
Mileage60,866 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2017
Test date26 Jan 2017
Expiry8 Feb 2018
Test number934832051524
Mileage57,056 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2016
Test date9 Feb 2016
Expiry8 Feb 2017
Test number868770833457
Mileage56,987 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisorySuspension pipes slightly corroded
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
FAILED · 27 Jan 2016
Test date27 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number479842446189
Mileage56,917 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisorySuspension pipes slightly corroded
AdvisoryNumber plate lights deteriorated
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
PASSED · 29 Jan 2015
Test date29 Jan 2015
Expiry28 Jan 2016
Test number477039225054
Mileage56,136 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredFront axle set brake discs corroded on their working faces
User EnteredRear axle set brake discs corroded on their working faces
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 27 Jan 2015
Test date27 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number735637025073
Mileage56,136 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredFront axle set brake discs corroded on their working faces
User EnteredRear axle set brake discs corroded on their working faces
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredNSR tyre will not maintain pressure
PASSED · 24 Mar 2014
Test date24 Mar 2014
Expiry18 Apr 2015
Test number877513684047
Mileage54,120 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre has cuts on inner part
User Enteredn/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall
FAILED · 22 Mar 2014
Test date22 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number755831284078
Mileage54,119 mi
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre has cuts on inner part
User Enteredn/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall
PASSED · 19 Apr 2013
Test date19 Apr 2013
Expiry18 Apr 2014
Test number459589003126
Mileage53,163 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2012
Test date27 Mar 2012
Expiry26 Mar 2013
Test number125597182495
Mileage51,789 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2011
Test date14 Mar 2011
Expiry13 Mar 2012
Test number238693771059
Mileage50,851 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2010
Test date11 Mar 2010
Expiry11 Mar 2011
Test number642180470077
Mileage45,883 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2009
Test date12 Mar 2009
Expiry11 Mar 2010
Test number542511079082
Mileage44,205 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
User Enteredlight corrosion build up on offside rear brake disc
User Enteredbattery warning light staying on
User Enteredtyre pressure warning staying on
PASSED · 7 Nov 2007
Test date7 Nov 2007
Expiry6 Nov 2008
Test number960341017335
Mileage41,316 mi
FAILED · 6 Nov 2007
Test date6 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number673250117387
Mileage41,316 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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 · 21 Nov 2006
Test date21 Nov 2006
Expiry29 Nov 2007
Test number710505026334
Mileage36,580 mi
PASSED · 30 Nov 2005
Test date30 Nov 2005
Expiry29 Nov 2006
Test number884924835308
Mileage25,591 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)