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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))
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control am inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
keep check on interior mirror condition
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top suspension joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top suspension joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.
Both front brake disc backing plates not fully secured[corrosion]
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover & undertrays fitted covering some testable items.
keep check on both front backplates for security.
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto adjuster broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover & undertrays fitted covering some testable items.
keep check on both front backplates for security.
Oil leak
under trays fitted obsuring some parts
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cover over full floor and outer sills obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cover over full floor and both outer sills
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cover over full floor and both outer sills
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CK03 VJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 CK03 VJC, 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 CK03 VJC registered?
CK03 VJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2003.
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