MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,082 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs grooved and surface corrosion
Front slight play in both wheel bearings
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning light illuminated
under trays fitted
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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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MF53 FXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 MF53 FXR, 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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How do I check the history of MF53 FXR?
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What year was MF53 FXR registered?
MF53 FXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2003.
Is MF53 FXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF53 FXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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