MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Wiper blades smearing screen.
Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking/perishing.
Offside Front Tyre tread cracking/perishing.
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Silencer. (7.1.2)
Front Wiper blades smearing screen.
Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking/perishing.
Offside Front Tyre tread cracking/perishing.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/b both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/b both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges
Front Brake discs worn/corroding slight judder
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)
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)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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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VO03 VYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VO03 VYL, 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 VO03 VYL?
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What year was VO03 VYL registered?
VO03 VYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.
Is VO03 VYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for VO03 VYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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