MOT Status
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40,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/17 outer wall separating due to old age (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/45/17 outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear pipe leaking
Offside Front centre suspension arm slight play in ball joint & rubber worn
Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear pipe leaking
Offside Front centre suspension arm slight play in ball joint & rubber worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to open boot
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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C23 NCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 C23 NCS, 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 C23 NCS registered?
C23 NCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2003.
Is C23 NCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C23 NCS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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