MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,480 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper minor play in suspension arm ball joint
Offside slight deterioration to mirror
boot struts becoming weak
brake warning light on
minor corrosion to rear brake discs
Offside Front Upper minor play in suspension arm ball joint
Offside slight deterioration to mirror
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
boot struts becoming weak
brake warning light on
minor corrosion to rear brake discs
Offside Rear brake discs becoming scored
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
Rear both brake hoses cracked
boot struts weak
brake warning light illuminated
TPMS light on
both rear brake hoses becoming perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
TPMS light on
both rear brake hoses becoming perished
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s/r tyre pressure low
TPMS warning on
o/s mirror becoming deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
TPMS warning on
n/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished and becoming worn on inner edge
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s mirror becoming deteriorated
battery indicator intermitanly displayed during test
both front tyres worn thin on edges (Stepped tread)
n/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm & becoming perished
nail in o/s/r tyre (repairable)
o/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm & becoming perished
tyre pressure monitor light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's + slight cut
offside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
nearside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's + slight cut
offside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front discs inner faces are rusted and pitted to excess
unable to open bootlid
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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GU03 BYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 GU03 BYT, 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 GU03 BYT registered?
GU03 BYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.
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