There are 26 MOTs on record for A4VPE

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 138,311 miles 3 months ago on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 09:19.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Sunday 2nd February 2025.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 1st January 2025.

A4VPE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 2025138,311 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20232ND FEBRUARY 2024129,236 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2023129,224 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge No Tread Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Pipe Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202226TH JANUARY 2023118,700 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Exhaust Silencer Blowing (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED24TH JANUARY 2022118,699 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Inner Wing B/pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Exhaust Silencer Blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle By More Than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202122ND JANUARY 2022111,385 mi
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202022ND JANUARY 2021104,980 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Handbrake Effort Only Just Met Requirements
  2. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Glass Poor Condition (3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewall Starting To Tear But Not Showing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201922ND JANUARY 202097,162 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie-Rod ()
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Nearside And Offside Lower (rear Arms) Bushes Slight Deterioration
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Head Lamp Slight Reduced Light Output Advise Clean Lens Slight Deterioration
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm Worn Inner Edge And Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Surface Corrosion Serviceable (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge On 3mm
FAILED14TH JANUARY 201997,162 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Seep/staining Engine/gearbox Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Nearside And Offside Lower (rear Arms) Bushes Slight Deterioration
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie-Rod ()
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge On 3mm
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm Worn Inner Edge And Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (e))
  11. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Cause A Short Circuit Front And Rear (4.13 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Surface Corrosion Serviceable (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Head Lamp Slight Reduced Light Output Advise Clean Lens Slight Deterioration
PASSED9TH APRIL 20188TH APRIL 201989,064 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sidewall Damage
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED2ND MARCH 20174TH MARCH 201879,209 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED1ST MARCH 201779,209 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Rear (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Rack Deformed And Unserviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint Rear (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20164TH MARCH 201765,603 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Shields Fitted
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20154TH MARCH 201662,193 mi
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20144TH MARCH 201558,483 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20134TH MARCH 201454,305 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201354,304 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20124TH MARCH 201349,991 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 201249,923 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 20114TH MARCH 201245,813 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
FAILED5TH MARCH 201040,552 mi
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20104TH MARCH 201140,552 mi
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 20093RD DECEMBER 201039,130 mi
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20083RD DECEMBER 200929,647 mi
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On At Time Of Test
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Srs Light At Time Of Test
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 200829,647 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Srs Light At Time Of Test
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On At Time Of Test
  6. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED1ST AUGUST 200631ST JULY 200722,275 mi
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A4VPE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

A4VPE MOT Comments

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A4VPE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 138,311 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,586 miles

A4VPE FAQs

Does A4VPE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 19th April 2024 A4VPE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A4VPE Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 19th April 2024 A4VPE does have Tax. Read more

When does A4VPE Tax expire?

The current Tax for A4VPE will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 1st January 2025. Read more

When does A4VPE MOT expire?

The current MOT for A4VPE will expire in 10 months on Sunday 2nd February 2025. Read more

When did A4VPE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A4VPE was on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 09:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A4VPE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for A4VPE we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A4VPE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for A4VPE we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A4VPE done?

The odometer reading for A4VPE at the last MOT in February 2024 was 138,311 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,586 miles per year. Read more

How old is A4VPE?

The vehicle A4VPE was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 23rd May 2003. Read more

What colour is A4VPE?

The official colour of A4VPE is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does A4VPE have?

A4VPE has a 3.7 Petrol engine. Read more

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