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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

S3 EABMOT history

S3 EAB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

S3 EAB blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
64,441 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EAB was last recorded at 64,441 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 1,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,409 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,032 miles
Average per year
2,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,441 miles
  • 2024 – 63,409 miles
  • 2023 – 63,359 miles
  • 2022 – 62,501 miles
  • 2021 – 60,656 miles
  • 2020 – 58,878 miles
  • 2019 – 56,979 miles
  • 2018 – 54,422 miles
  • 2017 – 51,904 miles
  • 2016 – 44,110 miles
  • 2015 – 41,500 miles
  • 2014 – 37,429 miles
  • 2013 – 37,427 miles
  • 2012 – 36,240 miles
  • 2011 – 34,459 miles
  • 2010 – 31,864 miles
  • 2009 – 29,376 miles
  • 2008 – 27,835 miles
  • 2007 – 23,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,441 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,441 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,441 miles
    Test number
    340125315499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass63,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    607289916099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail63,409 miles (+50)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    167392490140
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,359 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    191381700570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,501 miles (+1,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,501 miles
    Test number
    210531290861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass60,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    836539706689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,656 miles (+1,778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    728506919731
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass58,878 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    815508467224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,979 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,979 miles
    Test number
    258326514572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,422 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,422 miles
    Test number
    545419589923
    • AdvisoryRear tyre tread depths 2-3mm

  11. Pass51,904 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    240719561717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,110 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,110 miles
    Test number
    709666192376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,500 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    783451492153
    • 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)

  14. Pass37,429 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,429 miles
    Test number
    548755924214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,427 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    818616033233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass36,240 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    357092942494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,459 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,459 miles
    Test number
    345544911491
    • 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)

  18. Pass31,864 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    761397610257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,376 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,376 miles
    Test number
    150127619284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,835 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,835 miles
    Test number
    771807328290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,836 miles
    Test number
    742119247267
    • 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)

Questions about S3 EAB

Does S3 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 EAB expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 EAB?
The MOT on S3 EAB expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 EAB done?
S3 EAB was recorded at 64,441 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 2,263 miles a year.
Has S3 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EAB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 EAB 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 S3 EAB find?
S3 EAB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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