MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn OSF lower ball joint of strut excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF lower spring control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in OS track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF spring control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in OS track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre pressure warning light on dash
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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M55 HDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 M55 HDB, 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 M55 HDB registered?
M55 HDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 2003.
Is M55 HDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M55 HDB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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