MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
tpms light on
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES , outer sidewalls have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES , outer sidewalls have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front and Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front and Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all four tyres wearing on inside edges
Offside 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.
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MX53 ONU 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 81%.
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 MX53 ONU, 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 ONU registered?
MX53 ONU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 2003.
Is MX53 ONU safe to buy?
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