MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking onto manifolds (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak onto exhaust manifold
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Small piece of under tray broken nearside front
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Small piece of under tray broken nearside front
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Slight play steering inner tie rod
hand brake worning light on
n/s/r tyre bald on edge and 3 mm wear testable
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 RBS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 RBS, 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 RBS?
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What year was SL53 RBS registered?
SL53 RBS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is SL53 RBS safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL53 RBS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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