MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SLIGHT SURFACE RUST
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive CANNOT SEE EXTENT DUE TO UNDERTRAYS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SLIGHT SURFACE RUST
slight oil leak engine
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight oil leak engine
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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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BX53 CVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 BX53 CVL, 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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How do I check the history of BX53 CVL?
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What year was BX53 CVL registered?
BX53 CVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is BX53 CVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BX53 CVL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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