MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Offside dip beam headlight Light intensity slightly reduced
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ABC warning lit and advising on dash to stop car suspension to low (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn os and ns front suspension unit lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly damaged os and ns rear slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers under bonnet and under car , restricted view of components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
rear discs wearing thin
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear facing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front facing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
rear discs wearing thin
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
plastic floor undertrays fitted limited check
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NSV 917 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 NSV 917, 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 NSV 917 registered?
NSV 917 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2003.
Is NSV 917 safe to buy?
The MOT history for NSV 917 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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