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SL52CWW
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4966cc
General Information
- Registration SL52CWW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4966cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
9 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,669 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,118 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,943 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Coolant leak ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,275 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- rear tyres worn on inner edges
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,997 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,462 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,502 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,239 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,778 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,617 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,256 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,323 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2008 12 Jun 202628 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,341 MI
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SL52CWW was registered on 2003-02-01
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