MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor bracket broken on nearside front upper suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre worn low at edges of tread
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
Nearside centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre worn low at edges of tread
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
Offside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre low tread
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
check service brake message displayed
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle wheel arch body panel corroded Nearside & Offside
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle wheel arch body panel corroded Nearside & Offside
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front worn to approx, 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning light on
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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FM03 ZFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 FM03 ZFU, 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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FM03 ZFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2003.
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