MOT Status
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105,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front lower arm dust covers deteriorated
Both rear tyres close to limit and perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli Rosso 285/35ZR 18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R 18 100Y Pirelli PZero (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and are perishing
Small cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall, but not deep enough to ply or cords
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 3mm 285/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both rear tyres worn to 3mm
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls
Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall not in excess of requirements
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Air suspension unit attachment to lower arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Air suspension unit attachment to lower arm (2.5.B.1a)
Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
cuts and low depth to o/s/f tyre
cuts to n/s/r tyre outer wall
low depth to n/s/f tyre
o/s/f bottom ball jiont dust cover split
cuts and low depth to o/s/f tyre
cuts to n/s/r tyre outer wall
low depth to n/s/f tyre
o/s/f bottom ball jiont dust cover split
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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KY03 VXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 KY03 VXJ, 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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KY03 VXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.
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