MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,082 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lights washer need alignment
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected indicator lens is broken on the door. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lights washer need alignment
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded - vehicle has been sitting for some time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
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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OX53 DFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 OX53 DFJ, 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 OX53 DFJ registered?
OX53 DFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is OX53 DFJ safe to buy?
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