MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlight lenses cloudy
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded, lines slightly perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Both front headlight lenses cloudy
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexis perished too (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Both Headlight lenses cloudy
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake pipes Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front Blades split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs and pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear 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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RL52 RCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 RL52 RCV, 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 RL52 RCV registered?
RL52 RCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 January 2003.
Is RL52 RCV safe to buy?
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