MOT Status
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136,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
underside covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
underside covers fitted
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ALL UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres worn, both at approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Underside (from to rear) has plastic covers fitted, preventing inspection of components underneath
Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres worn, both at approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Underside (from to rear) has plastic covers fitted, preventing inspection of components underneath
Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly cracked/perished
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly cracked/perised
Under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly cracked/perished
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly cracked/perised
Under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front tyres side walls are badly perished
N/S/R brake binding on slightly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front tyres side walls are badly perished
N/S/R brake binding on slightly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise tailgate not holding in position
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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PX03 LHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 PX03 LHD, 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 PX03 LHD registered?
PX03 LHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is PX03 LHD safe to buy?
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