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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

T700 AMAMOT history

T700 AMA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
98,100 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T700 AMA
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
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T700 AMA was last recorded at 98,100 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 2,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,660 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,440 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,100 miles
  • 2021 – 95,660 miles
  • 2020 – 91,807 miles
  • 2019 – 87,598 miles
  • 2018 – 82,916 miles
  • 2016 – 79,910 miles
  • 2015 – 77,885 miles
  • 2014 – 75,228 miles
  • 2013 – 73,096 miles
  • 2012 – 72,600 miles
  • 2010 – 69,602 miles
  • 2009 – 64,481 miles
  • 2008 – 57,594 miles
  • 2007 – 42,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAdvice keep eye on all tyres
  • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at battery slight loose in tray
  • AdvisoryAdvice on slight pitting at all metal brake pipes advice further look at all metal brake pipes

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    410544089287
    • AdvisoryAdvice keep eye on all tyres
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at battery slight loose in tray
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight pitting at all metal brake pipes advice further look at all metal brake pipes

  2. Fail98,100 miles (+2,440)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    555776599187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvice keep eye on all tyres
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at battery slight loose in tray
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight pitting at all metal brake pipes advice further look at all metal brake pipes

  3. Pass95,660 miles (+101)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,660 miles
    Test number
    728236737072
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail95,559 miles (+3,752)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,559 miles
    Test number
    468111905405
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass91,807 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    881280704226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail91,804 miles (+4,206)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    401962735944
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront height sensor detached.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass87,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    189253437220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail87,598 miles (+4,682)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    482920425255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe swollen under protective coating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe swollen under protective coating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rattling
    • AdvisoryVarious warning displayed on instrument panel screen

  9. Pass82,916 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    502025344151
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBattery warning illuminated on display
    • AdvisoryVarious warning messages illuminated on display

  10. Fail82,914 miles (+3,004)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,914 miles
    Test number
    300090946841
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective jet was ejected from washer when button activated (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBattery warning illuminated on display
    • AdvisoryVarious warning messages illuminated on display

  11. Pass79,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,910 miles
    Test number
    257525295659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,910 miles (+2,025)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,910 miles
    Test number
    211005096330
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass77,885 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,885 miles
    Test number
    958601435153
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail77,881 miles (+2,653)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    329747775012
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass75,228 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    758683484065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,096 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    508564353164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,600 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    379994632147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,602 miles (+779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,602 miles
    Test number
    863181100378
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs

  19. Pass68,823 miles (+4,342)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,823 miles
    Test number
    434254500148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSrs light on

  20. Pass64,481 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    923660299002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,594 miles (+14,998)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    244307698474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    843316767089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T700 AMA

Does T700 AMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T700 AMA expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T700 AMA?
The MOT on T700 AMA expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T700 AMA done?
T700 AMA was recorded at 98,100 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has T700 AMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T700 AMA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T700 AMA 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 T700 AMA find?
T700 AMA passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: advice keep eye on all tyres; advice on further look at battery slight loose in tray; advice on slight pitting at all metal brake pipes advice further look at all metal brake pipes.

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