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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

S3 HRNMOT history

S3 HRN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

S3 HRN blue 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 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
158,021 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HRN was last recorded at 158,021 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 5,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,881 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,140 miles
Average per year
7,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,021 miles
  • 2021 – 152,881 miles
  • 2019 – 151,680 miles
  • 2018 – 146,023 miles
  • 2017 – 139,651 miles
  • 2016 – 132,488 miles
  • 2015 – 121,304 miles
  • 2014 – 120,625 miles
  • 2013 – 116,517 miles
  • 2012 – 113,011 miles
  • 2011 – 102,179 miles
  • 2010 – 91,291 miles
  • 2009 – 83,495 miles
  • 2008 – 70,974 miles
  • 2007 – 51,165 miles
  • 2006 – 39,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,021 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,021 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,021 miles
    Test number
    831350044507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,881 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,881 miles
    Test number
    196605517271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,680 miles (+5,657)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,680 miles
    Test number
    823727757934
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass146,023 miles (+6,372)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,023 miles
    Test number
    748610908164
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,651 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,651 miles
    Test number
    129939860247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint air suspension strut (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  6. Fail139,651 miles (+7,163)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,651 miles
    Test number
    165221921018
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint air suspension strut (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass132,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    608040994657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,488 miles (+11,184)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    871134477781
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass121,304 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,304 miles
    Test number
    148154748035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail121,304 miles (+679)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,304 miles
    Test number
    801466529919
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass120,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,625 miles
    Test number
    129588464203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,625 miles (+4,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,625 miles
    Test number
    366477964268
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,517 miles (+3,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,517 miles
    Test number
    266743353292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,011 miles (+10,832)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    468145852250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSrs light on

  15. Pass102,179 miles (+10,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    102,179 miles
    Test number
    507616051232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,291 miles (+7,796)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    402366760206
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn low
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

  17. Pass83,495 miles (+12,521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,495 miles
    Test number
    324639859412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,974 miles (+19,809)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    221542068284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,165 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    951990587089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,029 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    573578686018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,888 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    233549676043
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S3 HRN

Does S3 HRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 HRN expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 HRN?
The MOT on S3 HRN expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 HRN done?
S3 HRN was recorded at 158,021 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 7,469 miles a year.
Has S3 HRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HRN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on S3 HRN 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 HRN find?
S3 HRN passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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