MOT Status
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89,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Subframe corroded
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))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Crank pulley damper vibrating badly recommend attention asap
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative N/S and O/S recommend attention
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative ns and os
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel arch starting to corrode
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
crank pulley damper vibrating badly recommend attention asap
vehicle horn operates on full RH lock recommend attention asap
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED
N/S/F TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE
N/S/R TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE
O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE
O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front wipers smearing windscreen
offside front castor arm gaitor split
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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FB53 KGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 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 FB53 KGU, 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 FB53 KGU registered?
FB53 KGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.
Is FB53 KGU safe to buy?
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