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HV53 TTO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,339 mi
Last recorded111,339 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 TTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,339 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 111,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 106,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compression armms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,061 miles

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 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,692 miles

All air-bag unit dust covers split and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front air-bag suspension unit lower ball joints have play in them

both rear wheel arches corroded

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2018 79,665 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All air-bag unit dust covers split and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front air-bag suspension unit lower ball joints have play in them

both rear wheel arches corroded

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,390 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air suspension metal pipes corroded

metal fuel pipe beside rear axle corroded on n/s

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2000 miles left 255/40zr18 95y

rear wheel arches corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe corroded near fuel filter under vehicle

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front upper suspension arms

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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HV53 TTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HV53 TTO, 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 HV53 TTO registered?

HV53 TTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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