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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

T44 ACRMOT history

T44 ACR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2022
Mileage
88,389 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 ACR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 ACR was last recorded at 88,389 miles on 22 Oct 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,388 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 88,389 miles
  • 2020 – 83,922 miles
  • 2019 – 78,589 miles
  • 2018 – 73,718 miles
  • 2017 – 66,303 miles
  • 2016 – 59,818 miles
  • 2015 – 46,066 miles
  • 2014 – 36,899 miles
  • 2013 – 35,031 miles
  • 2012 – 31,573 miles
  • 2011 – 27,088 miles
  • 2010 – 24,314 miles
  • 2008 – 21,227 miles
  • 2007 – 16,568 miles
  • 2006 – 12,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,389 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,389 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,389 miles
    Test number
    962093116456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,388 miles (+4,466)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    101559977578
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,922 miles (+5,333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    549204185415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,589 miles (+4,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    457973166387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  5. Pass73,718 miles (+7,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    801268683880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass66,303 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,303 miles
    Test number
    937702730222
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail66,302 miles (+6,484)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    158713750867
    • DangerousElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass59,818 miles (+13,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    436491779390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass46,066 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    226904305449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,899 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,899 miles
    Test number
    248548994090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,031 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,031 miles
    Test number
    736093673013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,573 miles (+20)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,573 miles
    Test number
    677581302184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs approx 50% worn
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  13. Fail31,553 miles (+4,465)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    459005692053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs approx 50% worn
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  14. Pass27,088 miles (+2,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,088 miles
    Test number
    316292781094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass24,314 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,314 miles
    Test number
    583718890050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,227 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,227 miles
    Test number
    572528048230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,568 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,568 miles
    Test number
    354643717297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,913 miles
    Test number
    301490456255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T44 ACR

Does T44 ACR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T44 ACR expired on 21 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T44 ACR?
The MOT on T44 ACR expired on 21 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T44 ACR done?
T44 ACR was recorded at 88,389 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2021, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
Has T44 ACR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 ACR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T44 ACR 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 T44 ACR find?
T44 ACR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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