MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake discs worn
nearside front door mirror damaged
srs lamp on
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake discs worn
nearside front door mirror damaged
srs lamp on
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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BD53 KOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BD53 KOV, 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 BD53 KOV registered?
BD53 KOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is BD53 KOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD53 KOV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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