MOT Status
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72,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear suspension leveling sensor arm broken
Offside track rod has play
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits both banks (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose pitted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear suspension leveling sensor arm broken
Offside track rod has play
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
suspect exhaust leak at nearside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaks at nearside rear and offside rear (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint at bottom of strut (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint at bottom of strut (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaks at nearside rear and offside rear (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn bald on inner edges
front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brakes have slight judder
front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces
front tyres worn on inner edges
slight play at both offside front lower ball joints
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brakes have slight judder
front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces
front tyres worn on inner edges
slight play at both front lower ball joints
o/s/f, front ball joint gaitor loose
rear brake pads 3/4 worn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery light on dash- electric consumers offline!
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)
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HJ52 HWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 HJ52 HWK, 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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HJ52 HWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 2003.
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