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79,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both units (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating @60kgf (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both units (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively @40kgf (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
one exhaust metal bracket missing but exhaust is secure
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Slight seepage around N/S/F shock absorber
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre has tears in inner sidewall
nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall
nearside rear tyre has tear in inner sidewall
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre has tears in inner sidewall
nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall
nearside rear tyre has tear in inner sidewall
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CA53 MSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 CA53 MSL, 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 CA53 MSL registered?
CA53 MSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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