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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

S3 XXEMOT history

S3 XXE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2019 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 33,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

S3 XXE silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2019
Mileage
33,623 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2019
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 XXE was last recorded at 33,623 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,424 miles · 23 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
1,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 33,623 miles
  • 2018 – 33,424 miles
  • 2017 – 31,434 miles
  • 2016 – 30,348 miles
  • 2015 – 28,941 miles
  • 2014 – 27,523 miles
  • 2013 – 24,972 miles
  • 2012 – 23,035 miles
  • 2011 – 20,015 miles
  • 2010 – 9,396 miles
  • 2008 – 7,595 miles
  • 2007 – 6,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail33,623 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers stop in line of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • AdvisoryCentre brake light tapped in boot
  • AdvisoryHeadlight washers not working

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail33,623 miles (+199)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    104100400990
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers stop in line of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light tapped in boot
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers not working
  2. Pass33,424 miles (+1,990)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    381454993291
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass31,434 miles (+1,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,434 miles
    Test number
    158550729561
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  4. Pass30,348 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,348 miles
    Test number
    435948001657
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  5. Pass28,941 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    759962655189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,523 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,523 miles
    Test number
    159878564252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,972 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    667818993120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,035 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,035 miles
    Test number
    428419692142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,015 miles (+10,619)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,015 miles
    Test number
    606184511264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,396 miles (+1,801)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,396 miles
    Test number
    463448450165
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly corroded.
    • NoteOSF tyre perishing.
    • NoteOSR disc slightly corroded.
  11. Pass7,595 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,595 miles
    Test number
    382807318219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,584 miles
    Test number
    243773857071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XXE

Does S3 XXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 XXE expired on 9 Nov 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 XXE?
The MOT on S3 XXE expired on 9 Nov 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 XXE done?
S3 XXE was recorded at 33,623 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 1,627 miles a year.
Has S3 XXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XXE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 XXE 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 XXE find?
S3 XXE failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers stop in line of vision; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; centre brake light tapped in boot, and 1 more.

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