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MO02 ALS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,117 mi
Last recorded67,117 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO02 ALS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,117 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle slightly sticking

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,580 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 54,580 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Tyre Perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,844 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,335 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 46,335 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,142 miles

Nearside Front 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.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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MO02 ALS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MO02 ALS, 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 MO02 ALS registered?

MO02 ALS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is MO02 ALS safe to buy?

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