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145,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure Undertrays fitted -- Engine undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure Undertrays fitted -- Engine undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
undertrays and covers fitted
Front Light output of both headlamps is reduced. Recommend further investigation.
Front Tyres wearing inner edge.
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning A few failed leds. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyres wearing inner edge and evidence tyres have been contacting wheel arches.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across top of windscreen in the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Inner fixing bolt. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Light output of both headlamps is reduced. Recommend further investigation.
Front Tyres wearing inner edge.
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning A few failed leds. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyres wearing inner edge and evidence tyres have been contacting wheel arches.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across top of windscreen in the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
headlamps dimmer than expected
offside front brake disc backing plate loose
slight play in offside front steering trackrod
two segments of nearside rear side/brake lamp not working
windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
headlamps dimmer than expected
offside front brake disc backing plate loose
slight play in offside front steering trackrod
two segments of nearside rear side/brake lamp not working
windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
damage to nearside rear light lens
exhaust outer skin at offside is deteriorating & middle to rear join clamps are deteriorating
oil engine area - under-trays & engine covers fitted unable to see the source & extent of leak
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension too low steering affected (5.2.3 (f))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim scored (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All four suspension air bag boots deteriorated.
Boot release handle sticking when operated.
Front brake pads and brake discs poor. Front brakes mechanically noisy? Recommend inspection.
Nearside Rear Some of the N/S rear stop/tail bulbs not working. Lamp damaged.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
All four suspension air bag boots deteriorated.
Boot release handle sticking when operated.
Front brake pads and brake discs poor. Front brakes mechanically noisy? Recommend inspection.
Nearside Rear Some of the N/S rear stop/tail bulbs not working. Lamp damaged.
Offside Rear O/S rear suspension height level sensor ball joint broken.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P13 DRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P13 DRT, 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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P13 DRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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