MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 WHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 RL52 WHU, 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 WHU registered?
RL52 WHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is RL52 WHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for RL52 WHU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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