MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,711 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT FORWARD LOWER ARM. FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH BELOW 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT FORWARD LOWER ARM. FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT FORWARD LOWER ARM. FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH BELOW 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S & O/S rear tyres tread low (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise front pads wearing
advise n/s/r tyre wearingon edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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FX53 AEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 FX53 AEP, 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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How do I check the history of FX53 AEP?
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What year was FX53 AEP registered?
FX53 AEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is FX53 AEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX53 AEP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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