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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LD03 HXBMOT history

LD03 HXB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

LD03 HXB black 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 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
71,931 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 HXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 HXB was last recorded at 71,931 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 3,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,677 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,254 miles
Average per year
2,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,931 miles
  • 2022 – 68,677 miles
  • 2021 – 68,346 miles
  • 2020 – 68,142 miles
  • 2019 – 67,808 miles
  • 2018 – 67,221 miles
  • 2017 – 65,073 miles
  • 2016 – 63,602 miles
  • 2015 – 60,408 miles
  • 2014 – 58,556 miles
  • 2012 – 49,587 miles
  • 2011 – 43,842 miles
  • 2010 – 38,701 miles
  • 2009 – 34,259 miles
  • 2007 – 29,576 miles
  • 2006 – 26,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,931 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,931 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    705263436239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,677 miles (+331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    574749280921
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,346 miles (+204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    208033988964
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,142 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    613628069788
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass67,808 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    264167199788
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,221 miles (+2,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    844386667172
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,073 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    551340600916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted

  8. Fail65,073 miles (+1,471)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    908066279951
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted

  9. Pass63,602 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    763402690728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut but no cord exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cut but no cord exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySideskirts fitted preventing access to testable items
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing access to testable items

  10. Fail63,602 miles (+3,194)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    261468513811
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail bottom balljoint (2.4.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but no cord exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread has a cut but no cord exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySideskirts fitted preventing access to testable items
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing access to testable items

  11. Pass60,408 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    676617125041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEml light on dash
    • NoteFront brake disc sufaces corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs surfaces corroded

  12. Fail60,408 miles (+1,852)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    519414915003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEml light on dash
    • NoteFront brake disc sufaces corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs surfaces corroded

  13. Pass58,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    405481324052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,556 miles (+8,969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    325765214089
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass49,587 miles (+911)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,587 miles
    Test number
    338271502292
    • NoteFront discs are slightly worn
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear the screen slightly
    • NoteOffside front mirror slightly discoloured

  16. Pass48,676 miles (+4,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    166335122043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass43,842 miles (+5,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    598903511021
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn unevenly.
    • NoteDrivers door mirror in poor condition.

  18. Pass38,701 miles (+4,442)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    612023810018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn unevenly.

  19. Pass34,259 miles (+4,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    562585719068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,576 miles (+3,473)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    121379717282
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/front tyre close to legal limit. †o/s/rear tyre is on minimum legal limit, and should be replaced ASAP!!

  21. Pass26,103 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    140026306260
    • NoteAdvice † o/s/r tyre worn close to limit †

Questions about LD03 HXB

Does LD03 HXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 HXB expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 HXB?
The MOT on LD03 HXB expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 HXB done?
LD03 HXB was recorded at 71,931 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 2,677 miles a year.
Has LD03 HXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 HXB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LD03 HXB 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 LD03 HXB find?
LD03 HXB passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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