MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
all four brakes discs slightly worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all four brakes discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
advise off side front brake plate Niosey
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damaged under trays.
front brake discs cracked.
unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due tpo under vehicle covers
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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S5 LOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 S5 LOD, 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 S5 LOD registered?
S5 LOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is S5 LOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S5 LOD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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