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SW03EXC
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4973cc
General Information
- Registration SW03EXC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4973cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,865 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
18 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,190 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays and plastic sill covers
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,364 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))
- plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,364 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,698 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2022 11 Jun 20263 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,926 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil over gearbox and undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Level sensor rod corroded
- Offside Rear Jacking point missing
- Offside Rear Heat shield missing
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front camber arm bushes worn but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Level sensor rod corroded
- Offside Rear Jacking point missing
- Offside Rear Heat shield missing
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil over gearbox and undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front camber arm bushes worn but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,586 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front clip broken on lower part of suspension bellow
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front clip broken on lower part of suspension bellow
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,983 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front AIR SUSPENTION PIPES CORRODED
- VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,407 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,380 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,695 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,021 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2013 11 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,267 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,914 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,544 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,026 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,853 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,456 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,456 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
10 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,031 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2008 11 Jun 20269 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
17 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,461 MI
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SW03EXC was registered on 2003-05-28
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