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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both front brake discs wearing thin
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (flat spot) (5.2.3 (e))
The park brake has only just met the required brake efficiency it appears the brakes req service or adjustment (nearside)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (back one) (2.2.B.1f)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (back one) (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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RY03 GWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 RY03 GWE, 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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RY03 GWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2003.
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