MERCEDES-BENZ SL W30SWS has 21 MOTs

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This 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 58,798 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 12:30.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 12th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

W30SWS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202658,798 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH AUGUST 202558,797 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND MAY 202414TH JUNE 202556,315 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 202314TH JUNE 202454,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED5TH JUNE 202354,624 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH JUNE 202214TH JUNE 202350,076 MI
PASSED15TH APRIL 202114TH APRIL 202244,763 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED14TH APRIL 202144,763 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Wall 285/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201929TH OCTOBER 202044,563 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 20186TH JULY 201939,766 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
PASSED18TH MAY 201717TH MAY 201835,004 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 201512TH MAY 201630,961 MI
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201317TH OCTOBER 201427,133 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201327,133 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. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED8TH MAY 20127TH MAY 201323,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20115TH DECEMBER 201223,531 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Are Worn On The Inner Shoulders
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201026TH OCTOBER 201118,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Play In An Outer Ball Joint (2.5.b.2a)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn Very Low On Inside Edge Only
  3. USER ENTERED - May Require Steering Alignment
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201018,300 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Play In An Outer Ball Joint (2.5.b.2a)
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn Very Low On Inside Edge Only
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Worn Very Low On Inside Edge
  5. USER ENTERED - May Require Steering Alignment
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 200926TH OCTOBER 201014,841 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20086TH OCTOBER 200911,790 MI
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 200621ST OCTOBER 20074,742 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W30SWS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

W30SWS MOT Comments

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W30SWS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 58,798 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,673 miles

W30SWS FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sl with registration W30SWS was manufactured on Tuesday 21st October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 58,798 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 2,673 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sl beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W30SWS has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sl has had 18 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 4 Dangerous and 1 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 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does W30SWS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 W30SWS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W30SWS Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 W30SWS does have Tax. Read more

When does W30SWS Tax expire?

The current Tax for W30SWS will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 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 W30SWS MOT expire?

The current MOT for W30SWS will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 12th August 2026. Read more

When did W30SWS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W30SWS was on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 12:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W30SWS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for W30SWS we can see 16 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 W30SWS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for W30SWS we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has W30SWS done?

The odometer reading for W30SWS at the last MOT in August 2025 was 58,798 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 2,673 miles per year. Read more

How old is W30SWS?

The vehicle W30SWS was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 21st October 2003. Read more

What colour is W30SWS?

The official colour of W30SWS is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does W30SWS have?

W30SWS has a 5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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