MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front tyre worn wearing on shoulders
EML on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pipes slightly corroded
EML on
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both sides rear tyres wearing on inner faces due to underinflation not to cords at time of test
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both sides rear tyres wearing on inner faces due to underinflation not to cords at time of test
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise movement in both rear upper arms
Advise oil leak on engine
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advise movement in both rear upper arms
Advise oil leak on engine
Advise offside rear tyre wearing low
exhaust noisy
offside mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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D3 TDS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 D3 TDS, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D3 TDS registered?
D3 TDS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2002.
Is D3 TDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for D3 TDS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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