MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
slight play/clunk noise from steering
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint air suspension leg ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint air suspension leg ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges tracking needs adjusting
slight flat spot on inner edge of offside front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn on inner edges
front brake pads are worn close to replacement level discs are worn advise replacement
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight leak on nearside diff seal ?
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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V12 SML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 V12 SML, 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 V12 SML registered?
V12 SML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2003.
Is V12 SML safe to buy?
The MOT history for V12 SML shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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