MOT Status
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112,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tailpipe holed
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front discs in poor condition.
low reading at o/s handbrake, suspect handbrake shoe lever seized.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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72 DTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 72 DTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 72 DTM registered?
72 DTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 2003.
Is 72 DTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for 72 DTM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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