MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear axle bush have slight play
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear axle bush have slight play
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower shocker bush slight play
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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SU51 ORD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SU51 ORD, 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 SU51 ORD registered?
SU51 ORD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2004.
Is SU51 ORD safe to buy?
The MOT history for SU51 ORD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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