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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LE03 UHMMOT history

LE03 UHM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

LE03 UHM blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
144,898 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 UHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 UHM was last recorded at 144,898 miles on 5 May 2023, 1,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,238 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,660 miles
Average per year
7,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,898 miles
  • 2022 – 143,238 miles
  • 2021 – 139,659 miles
  • 2020 – 138,884 miles
  • 2019 – 137,590 miles
  • 2017 – 128,261 miles
  • 2016 – 112,688 miles
  • 2015 – 97,743 miles
  • 2014 – 79,109 miles
  • 2013 – 58,637 miles
  • 2012 – 39,885 miles
  • 2011 – 24,742 miles
  • 2010 – 22,961 miles
  • 2009 – 20,872 miles
  • 2008 – 18,377 miles
  • 2007 – 14,881 miles
  • 2006 – 12,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,898 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,898 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    726000723773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,238 miles (+3,579)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,238 miles
    Test number
    679353591325
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,659 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,659 miles
    Test number
    141693324492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,884 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,884 miles
    Test number
    614200898079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,590 miles
    Test number
    225503332368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,590 miles (+9,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,590 miles
    Test number
    772184403646
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass128,261 miles (+15,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,261 miles
    Test number
    586715451149
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear brake hoses deteriorated

  8. Pass112,688 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,688 miles
    Test number
    449430873848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail112,062 miles (+14,319)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,062 miles
    Test number
    759550297160
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass97,743 miles (+18,634)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,743 miles
    Test number
    514604240040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,109 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,109 miles
    Test number
    307764554236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,587 miles (+19,950)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    737556444283
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass58,637 miles (+53)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,637 miles
    Test number
    918285823293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  14. Fail58,584 miles (+18,699)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    398204323237
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass39,885 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,885 miles
    Test number
    375704732479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inpsect perscribed areas.

  16. Fail39,878 miles (+15,136)4 dangerous1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    638027922236
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inpsect perscribed areas.

  17. Pass24,742 miles (+1,781)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,742 miles
    Test number
    206380331459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteThe nearside front shock absorber is damp.

  18. Pass22,961 miles (+2,089)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,961 miles
    Test number
    844663210109
    • NoteThe front brake pads are wearing thin.
    • NoteThe offside front tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge.

  19. Pass20,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,872 miles
    Test number
    150389429135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,872 miles (+2,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,872 miles
    Test number
    132119329197
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass18,377 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,377 miles
    Test number
    334915638127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  22. Fail18,377 miles (+3,496)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,377 miles
    Test number
    982204238150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Pass14,881 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,881 miles
    Test number
    341798387097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,289 miles
    Test number
    511620666139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 UHM

Does LE03 UHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 UHM expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 UHM?
The MOT on LE03 UHM expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 UHM done?
LE03 UHM was recorded at 144,898 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 7,845 miles a year.
Has LE03 UHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 UHM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LE03 UHM 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 LE03 UHM find?
LE03 UHM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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