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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower shock ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
eml light on
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside front lower shock absorber joint gaiter badly perished
Outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside front lower shock absorber joint gaiter badly perished
Outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low
Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust corroded
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords on inner edges. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust blow
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front shock has slight weep
rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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LY03 HWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LY03 HWG, 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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LY03 HWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.
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