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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
General Information
- Registration SW52AMU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 5439cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 106,257 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- under body covered
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,666 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,612 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,070 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024 6 Jun 202622 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,998 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2023 6 Jun 202624 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,306 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2022 6 Jun 20266 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,506 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,074 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020 6 Jun 20266 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,069 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,462 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 6 Jun 202612 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,713 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,503 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202610 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,930 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015 6 Jun 20262 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,283 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
31 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,382 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202622 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,006 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012 6 Jun 202623 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,396 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,284 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2010 6 Jun 202627 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,788 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,674 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2008 6 Jun 20264 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,505 MI
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SW52AMU was registered on 2003-01-01
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