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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

C5 ACLMOT history

C5 ACL is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Apr 1996. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
109,500 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ACL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ACL was last recorded at 109,500 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 1,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,228 miles · 27 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
1,272 miles
Average per year
2,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,500 miles
  • 2020 – 108,228 miles
  • 2019 – 107,699 miles
  • 2018 – 106,120 miles
  • 2017 – 103,491 miles
  • 2016 – 101,171 miles
  • 2014 – 99,082 miles
  • 2013 – 96,487 miles
  • 2011 – 91,734 miles
  • 2010 – 89,307 miles
  • 2009 – 86,841 miles
  • 2008 – 83,957 miles
  • 2007 – 79,432 miles
  • 2006 – 70,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,500 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    733340810939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,228 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,228 miles
    Test number
    658049968711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,699 miles (+1,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    107,699 miles
    Test number
    983498111655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Pass106,120 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,120 miles
    Test number
    104210139586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,118 miles (+2,627)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,118 miles
    Test number
    965484948591
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,491 miles (+2,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,491 miles
    Test number
    510427182734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc cover missing.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  7. Pass101,171 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,171 miles
    Test number
    940969792227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking round tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes at tank corroded

  8. Fail101,165 miles (+2,083)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,165 miles
    Test number
    736002326252
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking round tread
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes at tank corroded

  9. Pass99,082 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,082 miles
    Test number
    737749474202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass96,487 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    115784033114
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  11. Fail96,485 miles (+4,751)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    355097423138
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  12. Pass91,734 miles (+2,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,734 miles
    Test number
    499772171241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass89,307 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    590525310251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass86,841 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    551550919200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,957 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    750307808200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,432 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    371634987141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,428 miles (+8,714)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,428 miles
    Test number
    342629977100
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass70,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,714 miles
    Test number
    131534566198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about C5 ACL

Does C5 ACL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 ACL expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 ACL?
The MOT on C5 ACL expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 ACL done?
C5 ACL was recorded at 109,500 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 2,464 miles a year.
Has C5 ACL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ACL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on C5 ACL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 ACL find?
C5 ACL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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