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RAZ 5404

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,587 mi
Last recorded142,587 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 5404
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 142,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 141,828 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 141,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number screwed over top of another plate and surrond insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fluid leaking from bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surround insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2018 133,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,466 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside front tie rod inner ball joint.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,766 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,775 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,323 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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RAZ 5404 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAZ 5404, 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 RAZ 5404 registered?

RAZ 5404 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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