MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone front (cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive SMALL OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE ONTO EXHAUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
under tray fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
possible washer bottle leak
unusual hiss from n/s/f of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r suspension unit has a light misting of oil
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both sides of steering rack slight play
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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E8 GPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 E8 GPW, 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 E8 GPW registered?
E8 GPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2003.
Is E8 GPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E8 GPW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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