MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner, connected to shock absorber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear inner (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner, connected to shock absorber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective fuel flap won't open (7.2.4c)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
tailgate won't open
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
TRACKING .
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
TRACKING .
STRONG ADVICE . NO PLATES TOO FAR SPACED APART & HAS NO MARKINGS WHERE IT WAS MADE !
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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RY53 ZNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RY53 ZNP, 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 RY53 ZNP registered?
RY53 ZNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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