MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gater (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gater (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Rear Diff ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front outer (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak rear diff ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
oil leak diff area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
oil leak diff area
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads worn
slight oil leak rear diff
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads worn
slight oil leak rear diff
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre worn outer & wearing inner edge
offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres 2/3mm aprox
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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GV53 SYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Orange with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 GV53 SYW, 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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GV53 SYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2003.
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