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HS53FJC
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3724cc
General Information
- Registration HS53FJC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3724cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,706 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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 Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,706 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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 Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,030 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,382 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2020Advisory 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,941 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019 3 Jul 202616 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,030 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2018 3 Jul 202613 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,333 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2017 3 Jul 20264 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,557 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,407 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,325 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014 3 Jul 202630 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,533 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013 3 Jul 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,764 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012 3 Jul 20265 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
10 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,381 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,117 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010 3 Jul 20268 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,881 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009 3 Jul 20269 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,094 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2008 3 Jul 20268 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 19,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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HS53FJC was registered on 2004-01-30
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