MOT Status
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70,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm/shocked attached to (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm/shock attached to (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball Joint (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess Sitting Lower Than OS (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball Joint (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball Joint (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess Sitting Lower Than OS (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside front tyre slightly damaged on the outer sidewall
offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
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)
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)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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D5 TXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 D5 TXX, 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 D5 TXX registered?
D5 TXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 2003.
Is D5 TXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for D5 TXX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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