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LEG 6E

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEG 6E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,054 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides have weld repairs on the inner rims

Fail 22 Jun 2021 88,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits reading 7.03 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked and holed at welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides have weld repairs on the inner rims

Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,935 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 86,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,114 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre inner s/wall

Fail 18 Apr 2014 83,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

cut in n/s rear tyre inner s/wall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,333 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,315 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 80,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

unable to check steering rack coverd s/wear

Pass 7 May 2010 71,995 miles

front discs heavly worn

front wipers not very good

near side front tyre has a flat on inner edge 255/4018

rear discs heavly worn

Pass 11 May 2009 64,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 53,566 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

small cut in near side rear s/wall no cords exposed

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,563 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 38,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,217 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 37,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LEG 6E 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 60%.

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 LEG 6E, 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 LEG 6E registered?

LEG 6E is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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