MOT Status
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104,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber ball joint has slight movement
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play spring link arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in off side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing in between characters (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing in between characters (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play spring link arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover deteriorating and splitting (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in off side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front tyre perished outer edge
Offside Front tyre perished outer edge
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre perished outer edge
Offside Front tyre perished outer edge
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
srs light staying on
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)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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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W5 DUX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 W5 DUX, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W5 DUX registered?
W5 DUX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2002.
Is W5 DUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W5 DUX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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