MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Required soon (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Required soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Required soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and required very soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge and tyre required soon (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Required soon (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Required soon (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Required soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Required soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and required very soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge and tyre required soon (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Required soon (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corrded and is also mostly obscured by shields. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle, rear most arm, inner bush. Required very soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight damage too it's outer side wall, tyre is also worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corrded and is also mostly obscured by shields. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Required very soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corrded and is also mostly obscured by shields. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle, rear most arm, inner bush. Required very soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight damage too it's outer side wall, tyre is also worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corrded and is also mostly obscured by shields. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Required very soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes are corroded. Rear brake pipe's are covered by shield's. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on legal limit 1.6mm, it is also significantly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes are corroded. Rear brake pipe's are covered by shield's. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on legal limit 1.6mm, it is also significantly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Required soon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn air suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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AV53 AES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 AV53 AES, 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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AV53 AES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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