MOT Status
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127,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed vehicle lost coolant and begun to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant loss around bottom of water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam low power output (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs are worn
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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SJ03 HND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 SJ03 HND, 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 SJ03 HND registered?
SJ03 HND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2003.
Is SJ03 HND safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ03 HND shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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