V1BEN - MERCEDES-BENZ SL
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 01 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,313 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 26 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,573 mi
Expires: 31 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 26 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,573 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 01 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,982 mi
Expires: 31 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 05 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,821 mi
Expires: 04 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 13 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,035 mi
Expires: 12 December 2020
Failed - 04 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,987 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front and rear tyres all wearing on edges
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 02 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,279 mi
Expires: 01 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 02 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,279 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 13 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,038 mi
Expires: 12 February 2018
Passed - 24 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,473 mi
Expires: 23 March 2017
Failed - 24 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,473 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam outer (1.7.5a)
Passed - 01 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,349 mi
Expires: 30 June 2014
Failed - 01 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,349 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passed - 29 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,262 mi
Expires: 28 June 2013
Passed - 10 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,245 mi
Expires: 09 February 2010
Failed - 10 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,245 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 05 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,647 mi
Expires: 04 February 2009
Passed - 17 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,037 mi
Expires: 18 November 2007
Passed - 07 November 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,116 mi
Expires: 18 November 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for V1BEN?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of V1BEN?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of V1BEN?
This is a 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 5439cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of V1BEN?
This vehicle produces 324 g/km of CO2 emissions.