MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear x2 wheel arches slight corrosion
Service due msg illuminated
Nearside front tyre sidewall worn
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre sidewall worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S Rear lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play N/S O/S Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S Rear lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play N/S O/S Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread also. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
NSF tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear tyre treads getting low - 3mm
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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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WK53 HHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 WK53 HHW, 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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WK53 HHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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