MOT Status
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114,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn (bald) on inner edges.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
heavy knock from front suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
255 / 45 R17 98Y
heavy knock from front suspension
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front pads est. 70% worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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FB03 JLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FB03 JLU, 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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FB03 JLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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