MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no brake pads are visible
plastic under body insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no brake pads are visible
plastic under body insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S/F tyre has tear in outer sidewall. No cords showing at time of test.
O/S/F bottom arm dust cover greased.
O/S/R handbrake efficiency low but working.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
An item not tested (Manual)
boot not opening
srs light on
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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SO53 UPB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 SO53 UPB, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SO53 UPB registered?
SO53 UPB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 2004.
Is SO53 UPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO53 UPB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SO53 UPB have outstanding finance?
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