MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,621 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Engine cover fitted
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front ball joint arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Air bag suspension lower ball joint attachment slight play.
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Park brake low performance, Just meets requirements
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in nearside front tyre †
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 MSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 SL53 MSL, 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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How do I check the history of SL53 MSL?
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What year was SL53 MSL registered?
SL53 MSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is SL53 MSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL53 MSL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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