MOT Status
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49,915 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Both front suspension strut dust covers are torn
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Both rear suspension strut dust covers are torn
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front + both rear tyres 14 years old
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front strutt dust covers split
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
both front abc suspension strut dust covers split
both rear abc suspension strut dust covers split
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front wipers deteriorating.
front and rear abc struts dust covers split
front brake discs rusty
n/s/r tyre cut outerwall not to cords
rear tyres bald inner edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise right front suspension strut boot split.
front brake discs inner side rusty.
Advise tint film on front side windows.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advise tint film on front side windows.
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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EU53 NVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 EU53 NVC, 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 EU53 NVC registered?
EU53 NVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is EU53 NVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU53 NVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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