MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and rear shocks corroded
Front and rear suspensions corroded
Fuel cap cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box ball joint slightly split
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball joint split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and rear shocks corroded
Front and rear suspensions corroded
Fuel cap cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box ball joint slightly split
Front and rear suspension rusty
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from rear diff
slight wear in nearside inner drag link end
Front and rear suspension rusty
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from rear diff
slight wear in nearside inner drag link end
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs surface rusted
fuel pipes rusted
parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion
track rod end dust covers slightly deterioated
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Suspension component missing front traction control linkage arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel pipes rusted
parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Both rear brake calipers binding. (1.1.15 (e))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe unsupported across rear axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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V53 GSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 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 V53 GSB, 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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V53 GSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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