MERCEDES-BENZ SL L1ALC has 26 MOTs

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This 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 59,872 miles 4 weeks ago on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 13:26.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 29th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

L1ALC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH AUGUST 202759,872 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202529TH AUGUST 202658,958 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources One Lamp On The Right Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective Light Intensity Slightly Reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH AUGUST 202558,958 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources One Lamp On The Right Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective Light Intensity Slightly Reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 202429TH AUGUST 202558,019 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202321ST AUGUST 202456,887 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 202128TH SEPTEMBER 202254,625 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 202154,625 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20209TH SEPTEMBER 202153,957 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 202053,957 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20199TH SEPTEMBER 202053,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20189TH SEPTEMBER 201952,724 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20175TH SEPTEMBER 2018
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Side Wall Cracking
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Cracking
  3. ADVISORY - Tpms Light On
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2017
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Insecure (1.2.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Side Wall Cracking
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Cracking
  4. ADVISORY - Tpms Light On
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED16TH MAY 201615TH MAY 201752,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED8TH MAY 20157TH MAY 201649,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Stone Chipped,front Wiper Blades Starting To Smear.
  3. USER ENTERED - Advise Underbonnet Surface Corrosion.
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside,nearside Front Tyres Cracking Strong Advise.
PASSED16TH JUNE 201425TH JUNE 201547,752 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Stone Chipped.
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside,nearside Front Tyres Cracking,cut Side Walls Strong Advise.
  5. USER ENTERED - Advise Surface Corrosion In Engine Bay Area.
FAILED16TH JUNE 201447,752 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Left (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Left (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Stone Chipped.
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside,nearside Front Tyres Cracking,cut Side Walls Strong Advise.
  7. USER ENTERED - Advise Surface Corrosion In Engine Bay Area.
PASSED12TH JUNE 201325TH JUNE 201446,457 MI
PASSED26TH JUNE 201225TH JUNE 201343,725 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Wheels Removed Brake Inspection Brake Discs Corroding Inner Front ,rear Pads Seem Low.
  2. USER ENTERED - Various Surface Corrosion Underneath Bonnet.
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Corroding.
FAILED14TH JUNE 201243,716 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Advise Tyre Pressure Reset Light On Dashboard.
  3. USER ENTERED - Advise Wheels Removed Brake Inspection Brake Discs Corroding Inner Front ,rear Pads Seem Low.
  4. USER ENTERED - Various Surface Corrosion Underneath Bonnet.
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Cracking Low Pressure.
  6. USER ENTERED - Strong Advise Nearside Rear Tyre Side Walls Cracking.
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Corroding.
PASSED17TH JUNE 201116TH JUNE 201238,764 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201014TH JUNE 201134,764 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 200914TH JUNE 201030,121 MI
FAILED11TH JUNE 200930,101 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Cracked (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH MAY 200813TH MAY 200927,141 MI
PASSED26TH APRIL 200713TH MAY 200820,169 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L1ALC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

L1ALC MOT Comments

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L1ALC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 59,872 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,721 miles

L1ALC FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sl with registration L1ALC was manufactured on Thursday 13th May 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3.7 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 59,872 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 2,721 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sl beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L1ALC has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sl has had 35 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 2 Major, 2 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Sl is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does L1ALC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 1st September 2026 L1ALC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L1ALC Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 1st September 2026 L1ALC does have Tax. Read more

When does L1ALC Tax expire?

The current Tax for L1ALC will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L1ALC MOT expire?

The current MOT for L1ALC will expire in 12 months on Sunday 29th August 2027. Read more

When did L1ALC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L1ALC was on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 13:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L1ALC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for L1ALC we can see 19 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 L1ALC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for L1ALC we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has L1ALC done?

The odometer reading for L1ALC at the last MOT in August 2026 was 59,872 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 2,721 miles per year. Read more

How old is L1ALC?

The vehicle L1ALC was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 13th May 2004. Read more

What colour is L1ALC?

The official colour of L1ALC is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does L1ALC have?

L1ALC has a 3.7 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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