MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both spring link bushes starting to perrish (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perrish (3.6.B.4d)
slight bind o/s/r brake assy
both rear tyres low tread and severely worn on inner edges...cords very soon
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear offside lower suspension arm outer pin/bush slight play
rear tyres inner edges slightly worn
anti-slip missing from parking brake pedal
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
anti-slip missing from parking brake pedal
offside rear outer side wall damaged
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
wipers smeary
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
both front tyres bold on inner and outer edges
cut on outer wall of n/s/r tyre not exsposing cords/ply
cut on outer wall on n/s/f tyre not exsposing cords/ply
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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LG53 AFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 LG53 AFE, 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 LG53 AFE registered?
LG53 AFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is LG53 AFE safe to buy?
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