MOT Status
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77,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Touching suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Both front tyres worn around inner and outer shoulders
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres worn around inner and outer shoulders
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
all four tyres worn heavy on inner edges
nearside front tyre perished and cracked
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
N/S front tyre worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight damage offside front tyre outer wall
o/s mirror mount damaged
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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RJ03 VEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 RJ03 VEV, 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 RJ03 VEV registered?
RJ03 VEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2003.
Is RJ03 VEV safe to buy?
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