MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
under trays fitted
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
full undertrays fitted.
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
full undertrays fitted.
front number plate poorly secured
rear tyres worn
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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ET03 OTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 ET03 OTZ, 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 ET03 OTZ registered?
ET03 OTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2003.
Is ET03 OTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET03 OTZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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