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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

TSB 3MOT history

TSB 3 is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
101,166 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TSB 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

TSB 3 was last recorded at 101,166 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 1,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,965 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,201 miles
Average per year
3,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,166 miles
  • 2021 – 99,965 miles
  • 2020 – 99,106 miles
  • 2017 – 96,849 miles
  • 2016 – 93,659 miles
  • 2015 – 91,717 miles
  • 2014 – 88,979 miles
  • 2013 – 87,418 miles
  • 2011 – 84,248 miles
  • 2010 – 77,986 miles
  • 2009 – 72,501 miles
  • 2008 – 64,767 miles
  • 2006 – 57,548 miles
  • 2005 – 48,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,166 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,166 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,166 miles
    Test number
    498385656055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass99,965 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,965 miles
    Test number
    262643477496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,953 miles (+847)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,953 miles
    Test number
    992625883921
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,106 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,106 miles
    Test number
    186674717243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,849 miles
    Test number
    417143305042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,849 miles (+3,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,849 miles
    Test number
    450277688469
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass93,659 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,659 miles
    Test number
    855444031949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,714 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,714 miles
    Test number
    433116051792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,717 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    557027895011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,979 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,979 miles
    Test number
    436191074029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,418 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    725669293003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,248 miles (+6,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,248 miles
    Test number
    627121011304
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass77,986 miles (+5,485)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,986 miles
    Test number
    474176590083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall slightly bulged

  14. Pass72,501 miles (+7,734)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    710239599047
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass64,767 miles (+7,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,767 miles
    Test number
    712473998091
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  16. Pass57,548 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    970171626382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,547 miles (+9,143)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,547 miles
    Test number
    993834216348
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass48,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    48,404 miles
    Test number
    452715415435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TSB 3

What vehicle is registration TSB 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TSB 3 on a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Dec 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TSB 3 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TSB 3 expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TSB 3?
The MOT on TSB 3 expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TSB 3 done?
TSB 3 was recorded at 101,166 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
Has TSB 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TSB 3 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on TSB 3 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 TSB 3 find?
TSB 3 passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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