MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED ON NEARSIDE. BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD INNER EDGE,
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
brake fluid low
covers underneath body restricting vision
o/sand n/s brake discs scored
slight movement o/s/front trak rod end
unequal effort on handbrake
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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K155 PLS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 K155 PLS, 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 K155 PLS registered?
K155 PLS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 2003.
Is K155 PLS safe to buy?
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