MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension unit has a leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
battery warning light on
n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded, unable to check front to rear due to undercovers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front suspension unit has a leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
battery warning light on
n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded, unable to check front to rear due to undercovers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension unit has a slight leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes are corroded (under shields fitted unable to check front to rear
Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension unit has a slight leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes are corroded (under shields fitted unable to check front to rear
Offside Front brake pipe corroded, unable to check front to rear under shields fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Suspension unit damaged but not to excess n/s/f & o/s/f leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe corroded, unable to check front to rear under shields fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Suspension unit damaged but not to excess n/s/f & o/s/f leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Side skirt damaged
Offside Front Suspension air bag gaiter split
Offside Rear Light cluster damaged
Offside Rear Quarter panel has damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Side skirt damaged
Offside Front Suspension air bag gaiter split
Offside Rear Light cluster damaged
Offside Rear Quarter panel has damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine covers and large undertrays restrict inspection of many components
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine covers and large undertrays restrict inspection of many components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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RX03 BFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 RX03 BFA, 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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RX03 BFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.
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