MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front tyre has side wall damage on both sides, possibly been run flat
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
air-con pipes insecure
both front brake pipes corroded
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear brake discs are worn
play in both front wheel bearings
vehicle and engine under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
lip on front brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
lip on front brake discs
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres side wall damage no cord exposed
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
front tyres side wall damage no cord exposed
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs worn
o/s wiper blade not in good condition
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs worn
o/s wiper blade not in good condition
dash display advises fault with service brakes
offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to 1.6mm
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
dash display advises fault with service brakes
offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to 1.6mm
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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LS53 ATK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 LS53 ATK, 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 LS53 ATK registered?
LS53 ATK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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