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AM52 BXV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,036 mi
Last recorded97,036 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,036 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 97,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,516 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,041 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 28 Mar 2017 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 25 Mar 2016 82,266 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 82,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,917 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 74,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 59,328 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,046 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,088 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 45,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,114 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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AM52 BXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AM52 BXV, 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 AM52 BXV registered?

AM52 BXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is AM52 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BXV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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