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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S103 OPOMOT history

S103 OPO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
118,496 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S103 OPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S103 OPO was last recorded at 118,496 miles on 2 May 2024, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,337 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
4,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,496 miles
  • 2023 – 118,337 miles
  • 2022 – 116,328 miles
  • 2021 – 115,298 miles
  • 2020 – 112,815 miles
  • 2019 – 108,543 miles
  • 2018 – 105,840 miles
  • 2017 – 103,078 miles
  • 2016 – 99,638 miles
  • 2015 – 95,058 miles
  • 2014 – 89,442 miles
  • 2013 – 85,015 miles
  • 2012 – 80,510 miles
  • 2011 – 75,180 miles
  • 2010 – 67,327 miles
  • 2009 – 61,370 miles
  • 2008 – 54,126 miles
  • 2007 – 44,946 miles
  • 2006 – 37,653 miles
  • 2005 – 35,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,496 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.

  • Exhuast skin corrosion rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Lower Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,496 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    668546855360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,337 miles (+2,009)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,337 miles
    Test number
    592744626557
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass116,328 miles (+1,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,328 miles
    Test number
    542111283076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspensions system corroded

  4. Pass115,298 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,298 miles
    Test number
    840456295162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,815 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,815 miles
    Test number
    344867199238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,543 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,543 miles
    Test number
    114331372553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,840 miles (+2,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    702933419796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded between flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

  8. Pass103,078 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,078 miles
    Test number
    102473308910
    • AdvisoryExhuast skin corrosion rear
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail103,077 miles (+3,439)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,077 miles
    Test number
    157166275583
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Side repeater incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhuast skin corrosion rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass99,638 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,638 miles
    Test number
    748988827968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,058 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,058 miles
    Test number
    592101738536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,442 miles (+15)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    306288484465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail89,427 miles (+4,412)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,427 miles
    Test number
    759807584287
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass85,015 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,015 miles
    Test number
    266130993201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,010 miles (+4,500)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    458009283276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass80,510 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    398635702391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,180 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,180 miles
    Test number
    367052911369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,327 miles (+5,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    523950620385
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass61,370 miles (+7,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,370 miles
    Test number
    874727029341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,126 miles (+9,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    521099808329
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,946 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,946 miles
    Test number
    712291917258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,653 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,653 miles
    Test number
    653908686139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,248 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    150217405229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,240 miles1 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    874846405244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT ON OFFSIDE FRONT HUB

  25. Fail35,240 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    963026505284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Questions about S103 OPO

Does S103 OPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S103 OPO expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S103 OPO?
The MOT on S103 OPO expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S103 OPO done?
S103 OPO was recorded at 118,496 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 4,435 miles a year.
Has S103 OPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S103 OPO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S103 OPO 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 S103 OPO find?
S103 OPO passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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