MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine mount bushes worn
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Just acceptable (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ends corroding
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front suspension lower arm bushes worn
n/s/f suspension strut lower joint worn & only just acceptable
o/s/f suspension strut lower joint worn
Front suspension strut lower joints worn & only just acceptable
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
n/s/f suspension strut lower joint worn
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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OU53 ZDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 OU53 ZDN, 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 OU53 ZDN registered?
OU53 ZDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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