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MERCEDES-BENZ

SL · Grey

T159 BGD
MOTValid
MOT due2 Aug 2026
First reg1 Apr 1999
Mileage70,634 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due7 Aug 2024

Vehicle age

27 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 August 2025.

PASSED · 3 Aug 2025
Test date3 Aug 2025
Expiry2 Aug 2026
Test number734442317672
Mileage70,634 mi
AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components are covered with underseal
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2024
Test date25 Jan 2024
Expiry26 Jan 2025
Test number272470314419
Mileage70,345 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisoryo/s bonnet catch in-op not locking
Advisoryunder vehicle components corroding
FAILED · 24 Jan 2024
Test date24 Jan 2024
Expiry—
Test number382405866606
Mileage70,333 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisoryo/s bonnet catch in-op not locking
Advisoryunder vehicle components corroding
PASSED · 19 Jan 2023
Test date19 Jan 2023
Expiry26 Jan 2024
Test number585497199456
Mileage69,724 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryunder vehicle components slightly corroding
PASSED · 14 Jan 2022
Test date14 Jan 2022
Expiry26 Jan 2023
Test number988061325974
Mileage69,165 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCorrosion building up along front and rear suspension components
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 Jan 2022
Test date10 Jan 2022
Expiry—
Test number617260249715
Mileage69,162 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCorrosion building up along front and rear suspension components
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Jan 2021
Test date27 Jan 2021
Expiry26 Jan 2022
Test number528900166625
Mileage68,589 mi
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 27 Jan 2020
Test date27 Jan 2020
Expiry26 Jan 2021
Test number131570379998
Mileage66,889 mi
FAILED · 27 Jan 2020
Test date27 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number460434294336
Mileage66,889 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Jan 2019
Test date23 Jan 2019
Expiry22 Jan 2020
Test number663488412709
Mileage62,574 mi
PASSED · 15 Jan 2018
Test date15 Jan 2018
Expiry22 Jan 2019
Test number619126839535
Mileage58,150 mi
PASSED · 18 Jan 2017
Test date18 Jan 2017
Expiry22 Jan 2018
Test number413413272588
Mileage51,629 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges
PASSED · 7 Jan 2016
Test date7 Jan 2016
Expiry22 Jan 2017
Test number562614264761
Mileage48,753 mi
PASSED · 23 Jan 2015
Test date23 Jan 2015
Expiry22 Jan 2016
Test number605103525029
Mileage46,054 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2014
Test date21 Jan 2014
Expiry20 Jan 2015
Test number365601324037
Mileage43,300 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 20 May 2013
Test date20 May 2013
Expiry19 May 2014
Test number176240043186
Mileage43,031 mi
FAILED · 8 May 2013
Test date8 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number395768023162
Mileage42,911 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2012
Test date13 Mar 2012
Expiry12 Mar 2013
Test number465173472032
Mileage41,144 mi
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 · 2 Mar 2011
Test date2 Mar 2011
Expiry8 Mar 2012
Test number875301061090
Mileage38,801 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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 · 9 Mar 2010
Test date9 Mar 2010
Expiry8 Mar 2011
Test number591548160074
Mileage36,408 mi
FAILED · 18 Feb 2010
Test date18 Feb 2010
Expiry—
Test number583669640089
Mileage36,436 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry1 Mar 2010
Test number664227559026
Mileage34,218 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 29 Feb 2008
Test date29 Feb 2008
Expiry1 Mar 2009
Test number253410768066
Mileage32,702 mi
PASSED · 28 Feb 2007
Test date28 Feb 2007
Expiry1 Mar 2008
Test number210469857055
Mileage31,405 mi
PASSED · 2 Mar 2006
Test date2 Mar 2006
Expiry1 Mar 2007
Test number602591466038
Mileage29,407 mi
FAILED · 2 Mar 2006
Test date2 Mar 2006
Expiry—
Test number980811666032
Mileage29,407 mi
PrsNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PrsOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)