MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber ball joint at lower arm - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play found when vehicle is jacked on the lower arm - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible - outer lens weathered (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & offside front lower - front/angled arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower - straight/rear arms - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found when vehicle is jacked on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion to battery tray
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside
under vehicle rattle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front - heavily split/cracked on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
offside headlamp outer lens is deteriorating
oil residue transmission area's
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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)
exhaust rusty
front discs worn
screw noted in r/n/s
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sidewall damage tyres
unable to check door sill correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sidewall damage tyres
unable to check door sill correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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M40 RYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M40 RYO, 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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M40 RYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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