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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
General Information
- Registration SW05VFA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 5439cc
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- Expired 02 Feb 2023
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,141 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
12 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,079 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021 13 Jun 20265 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,052 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2021 13 Jun 20266 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,417 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine under shields fitted
- Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,554 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,710 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202624 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,401 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
25 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,673 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,673 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,138 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015 13 Jun 202620 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,019 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
24 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,400 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202617 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,400 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)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
14 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,510 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
28 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,995 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2011 13 Jun 202630 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,360 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202628 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
17 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,561 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2009 13 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!
SW05VFA was registered on 2005-06-14
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