MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE HIGHER ,THEN NEARSIDE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
REAR BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTOTION (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTOATION. (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
REAR BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AROUND OUTER EDGE DISC. (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AROUND OUTER EDGE OF DISC. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wishbone arm. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY SCORED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY SCORED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted.
under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wishbone arm. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY SCORED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY SCORED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine covers fitted.
under trays fitted.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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LK53 FTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LK53 FTX, 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 LK53 FTX registered?
LK53 FTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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