MOT Status
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48,560 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall rim protector torn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside front tyre heavily damaged on inner sidewall
Steering box damp with fluid
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock dust cover damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front shock dust cover damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Both front shock top mounts perished.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Wiper smeary.
Both front suspension top mount rubber bushes perished/splitting.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has a cut.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking/perished. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre wall split and wearing inside edge.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall has a cut.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (265/35ZR18) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not through to cords.(235/40R18)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper smeary
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wipers smeary
slight cut in off side front tyre side wall
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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V53 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 V53 FNS, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V53 FNS registered?
V53 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1999.
Is V53 FNS safe to buy?
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