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CA51 USH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,910 mi
Last recorded54,910 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 USH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 54,910 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,729 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 53,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,849 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

coolant level on minimum mark

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,485 miles

offside front suspension bushes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SPRING LINK CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,596 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise wiper operation smeary

Fail 14 Nov 2012 47,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,539 miles

advise both front thrust arm gaitors split

advise front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

advise front left fog lamp inop

advise front screen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,334 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 30,333 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,987 miles

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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CA51 USH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA51 USH, 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 CA51 USH registered?

CA51 USH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CA51 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 USH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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