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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
General Information
- Registration AM53CCJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3724cc
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- Expires 15 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,506 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,904 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,768 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing inner edge also signs of cracking/ageing
29 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,511 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- light corrosion on rear brake pipes
- n/s/r hand brake effort low
28 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- light corrosion on rear brake pipes
- n/s/r hand brake effort low
27 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,177 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017 14 Jun 202623 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,320 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,149 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,197 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,782 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,481 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 14 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,371 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,574 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010 14 Jun 202621 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,654 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 14 Jun 202629 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,695 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
22 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,652 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AM53CCJ was registered on 2003-09-01
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