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Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 4,973 cc

FHL 3MOT history

FHL 3 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Nov 1995. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 63,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
63,981 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FHL 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
14 Nov 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

FHL 3 was last recorded at 63,981 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,953 miles · 3 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,981 miles
  • 2020 – 63,953 miles
  • 2016 – 63,905 miles
  • 2015 – 63,597 miles
  • 2014 – 63,272 miles
  • 2012 – 61,684 miles
  • 2010 – 60,808 miles
  • 2009 – 59,258 miles
  • 2008 – 57,412 miles
  • 2007 – 55,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,981 miles
  • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,981 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    851574289579
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  2. Pass63,953 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    251102627354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,905 miles (+308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,905 miles
    Test number
    464669946305
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays obscuring some components.
  4. Pass63,597 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    935841295141
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully examine brake pipes partially covered with grease
  5. Fail63,597 miles (+325)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    375321495186
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll suspension components slightly corroded
    • NoteUnable to fully examine brake pipes partially covered with grease
  6. Pass63,272 miles (+1,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,272 miles
    Test number
    957826984169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Pass61,684 miles (+876)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    825673902163
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSRS Light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Pass60,808 miles (+1,550)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    661605080235
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear axle pinion oil seal leaking slightly.
  9. Pass59,258 miles (+1,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    284654659164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass57,412 miles (+1,532)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    801734558162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  11. Pass55,880 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    233399057047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight leak from rear axle

Questions about FHL 3

What vehicle is registration FHL 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FHL 3 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Nov 1995. 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 FHL 3 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FHL 3 expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FHL 3?
The MOT on FHL 3 expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FHL 3 done?
FHL 3 was recorded at 63,981 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 502 miles a year.
Has FHL 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FHL 3 has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on FHL 3 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 FHL 3 find?
FHL 3 passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

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