MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
some of the LED lights at rear out
Offside Front Lower ball joint on air suspension unit a lot of play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
vehicle has changed colour as it has been wrapped. It is now chrome and silver is the closest match
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
vehicle has changed colour as it has been wrapped. It is now chrome and silver is the closest match
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
SRS light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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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VA52 TXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VA52 TXR, 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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How do I check the history of VA52 TXR?
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What year was VA52 TXR registered?
VA52 TXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 February 2003.
Is VA52 TXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA52 TXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VA52 TXR have outstanding finance?
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