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AP03FCE
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4966cc
General Information
- Registration AP03FCE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4966cc
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- Expires 17 Sep 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,267 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,004 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inside wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement in bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 69,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inside wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement in bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,013 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2024 16 Jun 202626 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,260 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 67,260 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,245 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,214 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower rear ball loints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,747 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,672 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019 16 Jun 20269 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,319 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre center tread ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear connecting to shockabsorber (2.4.G.2)
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,732 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 16 Jun 202624 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FROWARD ARM LOWER JOINT (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,705 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 16 Jun 202621 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,599 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,571 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,215 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2013 16 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,878 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,036 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,918 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,246 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,360 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008 16 Jun 20267 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,504 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2007 16 Jun 20267 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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AP03FCE was registered on 2003-06-11
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