MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside high cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
engine & underbody covers fitted
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH headlamp lenses slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft coupling deteriorating [FRONT] (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in zone B not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside B zone upper part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside shocks lower ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
The engine & under body has covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen is cracked centre high (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
The engine & under body has covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STRUT GAITERS SLIGHT DAMAGE.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play UNDERLOAD. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated THRUST ARM BALL JOINT SEAL SLIGHT DAMAGE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play UNDERLOAD. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated THRUST ARM BALL JOINT SEAL SLIGHT DAMAGE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front tyres inside stepped wear
Oil leak
Windscreen chipped,cracked advise.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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HV52 UYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HV52 UYE, 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 HV52 UYE registered?
HV52 UYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2003.
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