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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

S50 AGCMOT history

S50 AGC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

S50 AGC blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2024
Mileage
164,142 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 AGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 AGC was last recorded at 164,142 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,138 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,142 miles
  • 2022 – 159,868 miles
  • 2021 – 155,529 miles
  • 2020 – 152,210 miles
  • 2019 – 146,050 miles
  • 2018 – 141,331 miles
  • 2017 – 135,754 miles
  • 2016 – 130,440 miles
  • 2015 – 123,684 miles
  • 2014 – 116,975 miles
  • 2013 – 107,858 miles
  • 2012 – 98,260 miles
  • 2011 – 87,969 miles
  • 2010 – 82,698 miles
  • 2009 – 67,547 miles
  • 2008 – 59,623 miles
  • 2007 – 43,471 miles
  • 2006 – 31,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,142 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight leak evident

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,142 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,142 miles
    Test number
    472070574802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,138 miles (+4,270)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,138 miles
    Test number
    506373737526
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass159,868 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,868 miles
    Test number
    342035635795
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail159,866 miles (+4,337)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,866 miles
    Test number
    923781591443
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,529 miles (+3,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,529 miles
    Test number
    276671804863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,210 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,210 miles
    Test number
    332575984639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,050 miles
    Test number
    996489969988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,048 miles (+4,717)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,048 miles
    Test number
    188608212772
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,331 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,331 miles
    Test number
    875848693004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight leak evident (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail141,328 miles (+5,574)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,328 miles
    Test number
    427412003852
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight leak evident (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass135,754 miles (+5,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,754 miles
    Test number
    579217655908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass130,440 miles (+6,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    871498023761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail123,684 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,684 miles
    Test number
    618890855028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass123,684 miles (+6,709)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,684 miles
    Test number
    686600455028
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass116,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    585242374024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    925641674077
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass107,858 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,858 miles
    Test number
    685474923019
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail107,832 miles (+9,572)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    235417213064
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass98,260 miles (+10,291)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,260 miles
    Test number
    995292932028
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on inner edge's
    • NoteBoth front shocks has signs of leaking

  20. Pass87,969 miles (+5,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    676115021030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass82,698 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    923411410157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,695 miles (+12)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    243139900434
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail82,683 miles (+15,136)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,683 miles
    Test number
    984656990059
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f outer tyre wall slightly damaged

  24. Fail67,547 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    111066279012
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass67,547 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    772016779097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,623 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    353240968075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,148 miles (+15,677)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    913141358003
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass43,471 miles (+11,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,471 miles
    Test number
    792268357085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,526 miles
    Test number
    431834676006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 AGC

Does S50 AGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 AGC expired on 3 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 AGC?
The MOT on S50 AGC expired on 3 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 AGC done?
S50 AGC was recorded at 164,142 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 7,881 miles a year.
Has S50 AGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 AGC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S50 AGC 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 S50 AGC find?
S50 AGC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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