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LG53 AFE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 77,910 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 76,837 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,926 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,339 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake assy

both rear tyres low tread and severely worn on inner edges...cords very soon

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside lower suspension arm outer pin/bush slight play

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,485 miles

anti-slip missing from parking brake pedal

Fail 21 Mar 2012 63,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 29,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,521 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 12,521 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,067 miles

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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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.

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