MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
drivers belt slow to retract
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
drivers belt slow to retract
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake discs rusty
front suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front tyre perrished
n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge
other tyres worn on edges
Offside Front drop-link boot perished
o/s/f tyre cracking in tread
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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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MX53 MLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc 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 MX53 MLK, 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 MX53 MLK registered?
MX53 MLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is MX53 MLK safe to buy?
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