MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
FRONT NO PLATE BROKEN BUT STILL READABLE
NO BEAM IMAGE "KICK-UP" [LHD HEADLAMPS FITTED]
O/S/F TORQUE STRUT BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT
PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
FRONT NO PLATE BROKEN [BUT STILL READABLE]
N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER HAS A SLIGHT LEAK
O/S/F TORQUE STRUT BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT
PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
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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GJ52 SVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GJ52 SVA, 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 GJ52 SVA registered?
GJ52 SVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2003.
Is GJ52 SVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ52 SVA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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