MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear tyre is low on pressure
Tested in wet conditions
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tested in wet conditions
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Due to floor covers and rear inner wing covers, unable to fully check condition of brake pipes
Very slight play to nearside front top suspension ball joint
Very small lump starting to appear to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall 285/35/18
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
O/S/F tyre has slight cracking on the sidewall.
O/S/R tyre has cracking on the sidewall.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
inner edges of front disc's heavily corroded
slight misting of oil around n/s/f suspension unit.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
285/35ZR18 97Y PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO
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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VTA 137 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VTA 137, 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 VTA 137 registered?
VTA 137 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2003.
Is VTA 137 safe to buy?
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