MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
off mirror slightly deteriated
slight damage to front wind screen
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
nearside front tyre damage on outer wall
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
nearside front tyre damage on outer wall
both front, rear arm inner bushes slightly perished
both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
nearside front tyre has large cut in outer wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front pads getting low
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front pads getting low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R50 ORA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 R50 ORA, 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 R50 ORA registered?
R50 ORA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is R50 ORA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R50 ORA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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