MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid. no access from inside (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Road wheel fixing missing 1 in every wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working pump (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front DRL out but car is pre 2018 so not required for mot
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog light out but car is pre 2018 so not required for mot
Oil leak, but not excessive around radiator and power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. doesnt lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber boot on joint split (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) insecure high level / third level brake light (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component leaking radiator (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
play in inner rack ends
front tyre treads getting low
nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
slight play in both front lower ball joints on shock absorbers
slight play in offside front lower ball joint
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
boot won't open
nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
offside front yre tread gteting low 3/2mm
offside rear tyre close to legal limits 2/1.6mm
rear brake pads getting low
slight play in both front lower ball joints on shock absorbers
slight play in offside front lower ball joint
slight travel in foot operated hand brake
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all brake discs corroded
o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake discs corroded
o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f & o/s/f control arm bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f & o/s/f control arm bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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LR03 CLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LR03 CLV, 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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LR03 CLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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