MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower outer rose joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers/routing. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush/pin -through hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger ETR igniter squib has high resistance code 91-A3 (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers/routing. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush/pin -through hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (outer rose joints) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front upper (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both rear lower (outer rose joint) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
surface rust/pitting front & rear disc
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front disc slightly worn
Air bag/SRS light on
Front brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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P3 VRN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 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 P3 VRN, 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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How do I check the history of P3 VRN?
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What year was P3 VRN registered?
P3 VRN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is P3 VRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P3 VRN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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