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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

ESJ 435MOT history

ESJ 435 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

ESJ 435 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2024
Mileage
78,291 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESJ 435
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESJ 435 was last recorded at 78,291 miles on 2 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,291 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,291 miles
  • 2021 – 76,502 miles
  • 2017 – 75,089 miles
  • 2014 – 63,958 miles
  • 2012 – 57,836 miles
  • 2011 – 56,310 miles
  • 2009 – 49,472 miles
  • 2008 – 41,155 miles
  • 2007 – 32,666 miles
  • 2005 – 24,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,291 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake disc corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear brake disc corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,291 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,291 miles
    Test number
    443664617249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded

  2. Fail78,291 miles (+1,789)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,291 miles
    Test number
    572512316714
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded

  3. Pass76,502 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    873041289554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,089 miles (+11,131)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    987845949694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,958 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,958 miles
    Test number
    865012544199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,836 miles (+1,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,836 miles
    Test number
    859284062332
    • NoteBrake Pad Warning on

  7. Pass56,310 miles (+3,180)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,310 miles
    Test number
    466795561311
    • NoteFront brake disc inner faces corroded
    • NoteN/s/f front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

  8. Pass53,130 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    517346601094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    451468729316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail49,472 miles (+8,317)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    102153129323
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass41,155 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,155 miles
    Test number
    782463818153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight bulge in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

  12. Fail41,155 miles (+8,489)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,155 miles
    Test number
    281863918466
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight bulge in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

  13. Pass32,666 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    743451237024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,650 miles (+8,596)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    634809527082
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    24,054 miles
    Test number
    610107885224
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about ESJ 435

What vehicle is registration ESJ 435 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESJ 435 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Jul 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ESJ 435 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESJ 435 expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESJ 435?
The MOT on ESJ 435 expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESJ 435 done?
ESJ 435 was recorded at 78,291 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 3,091 miles a year.
Has ESJ 435 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESJ 435 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on ESJ 435 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 ESJ 435 find?
ESJ 435 passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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