MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HUB CARRIER BUSH / BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush or joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush or joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower suspension has slight play in an outer pin bush or joint
slight play detected in steering system
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower suspension has slight play in an outer pin bush or joint
slight play detected in steering system
no lock outs on parking brake
rear tyres tread depth 2-2.5mm approaching legal limit\front tyres tread depth 2-3mm approaching legal limit
all tyres approaching legal tread depth
rear tyres wearing on middle tread
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both seat belts retracting mecanism slow
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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V8 XLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 V8 XLW, 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 V8 XLW registered?
V8 XLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is V8 XLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V8 XLW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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