MOT Status
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50,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Nearside Front shock has slight leak
slight binding on n/s/r brake
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs corroded
screw in o/s/r tyre
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Front brake discs are corroded on inner face
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.
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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V40 SDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 V40 SDB, 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 V40 SDB registered?
V40 SDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.
Is V40 SDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V40 SDB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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