MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive inner wheel arch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Eml Light Illuminated
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive inner wheel arch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component leaking abc light on dash (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rubber has deteriorated and cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt splitt gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings small freeplay (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner arm ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner arm ()
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp lens broken (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad on metal backing (3.5.1g)
Front only half washer jets working
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres worn 3mm
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic covers fitted to underbody panelling
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ME51 CUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 ME51 CUZ, 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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ME51 CUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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