MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
parking brake lever travel
wear both front tyres on edges
hand brake performance
slight play front wheel bearings
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both shock absorber gaiters perished and ripped
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower shock absorber ball joint seized
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both shock absorber gaiters perished and ripped
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres cracking but not to cords
Front wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
catalitic convertors rattling
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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SL53 GGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SL53 GGG, 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 SL53 GGG registered?
SL53 GGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2003.
Is SL53 GGG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL53 GGG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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