MOT Status
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87,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play on front wheel bearing
suspension arm bush perished
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
slight play on front wheel bearing
suspension arm bush perished
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge - 255/40 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge - 255/40 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.6 mm/ has a nail in Not repairable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all front brake discs worn,
nearside front shockabsorber has slight dampness around top.
nearside front tyre getting low on tread,
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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GV03 HVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 GV03 HVM, 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 GV03 HVM registered?
GV03 HVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 2003.
Is GV03 HVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV03 HVM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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