MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted
Both nearside wheels have slight buckles
Engine, floor and sills obscured by trims and under trays
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rearward (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rearward (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
Both nearside wheels have slight buckles
Engine, floor and sills obscured by trims and under trays
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rearward (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rearward (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres bald on inner edge
osr tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres bald on inner edge
osr tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear abc strut dust covers split
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear abc strut dust covers split
Fault on n/s headlamp
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor fluid leak n/s/f
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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V888 SLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 V888 SLL, 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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V888 SLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.
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