MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front tyres worn slightly on edge
slight play in o/s inner rack joint
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Movement in both front lower ball joints
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Movement in both front lower ball joints
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Movement in both front lower ball joints
Play in the steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Movement in both front lower ball joints
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in the steering rack
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both front tyres on 1.6mm
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play o/s/f inner track rod.
Both rear tyres close to legal limit.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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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FY53 AEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 FY53 AEO, 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 FY53 AEO registered?
FY53 AEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FY53 AEO safe to buy?
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