MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension strut lower ball joint attaching to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside tyre tread low on inner edge
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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DG53 GXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 DG53 GXN, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DG53 GXN registered?
DG53 GXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 2004.
Is DG53 GXN safe to buy?
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