500S - MERCEDES-BENZ SL
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 16 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,005 mi
Expires: 15 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,643 mi
Expires: 15 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory underbody corrosion
- Advisory Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 18 September 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,641 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on RBT (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Side repeater incorrect colour both sides flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory underbody corrosion
- Advisory Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 03 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,604 mi
Expires: 15 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 11 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,785 mi
Expires: 15 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 11 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,785 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 15 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,664 mi
Expires: 15 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 15 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,639 mi
Expires: 15 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,423 mi
Expires: 15 October 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 10 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,562 mi
Expires: 15 October 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Fuel pipes in poor condition due to corrosion
- Advisory Exhaust silencer deteriorated
- Advisory Exhaust mounts deteriorated
Passed - 20 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,784 mi
Expires: 15 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Exhaust hanger broken
Passed - 24 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,957 mi
Expires: 15 October 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut mount (2.2.D.1)
Passed - 16 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,652 mi
Expires: 15 October 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 24 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,862 mi
Expires: 05 January 2015
Passed - 19 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,109 mi
Expires: 05 January 2014
Passed - 06 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,377 mi
Expires: 05 January 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 04 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,355 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 16 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,530 mi
Expires: 04 January 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 15 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,236 mi
Expires: 04 January 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,951 mi
Expires: 04 January 2010
Passed - 28 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,865 mi
Expires: 04 January 2009
Passed - 22 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,943 mi
Expires: 04 January 2008
Passed - 05 January 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,325 mi
Expires: 04 January 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 500S?
The MOT expires on 15 October 2025.
What is the tax status of 500S?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of 500S?
This is a 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2799cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 500S?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.