MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil May soon need attention (5.3.2 (b))
Secondary exhaust catalytic converters showing signs of repair
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
central exhaust silencer has been cut open and patched
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
offside rear dive shaft outer cv boot has very slight tear
parking brake lever travel is long
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
offside rear dive shaft outer cv boot has very slight tear
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ABC Light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension feels hard
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ABC Light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
one jet missing from o/s hadlamp washers
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
one jet missing from o/s hadlamp washers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clonk from front suspension ?
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM03 FHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 LM03 FHK, 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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LM03 FHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2003.
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