MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear air suspension pipe corroded.
Offside Rear air suspension pipe corroded.
Rear nearside and offside rear suspenssion hose ferules corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ferules on rear suspention corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ferules corroded on rear suspention pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ferules corroded on rear suspention pipes
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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 rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
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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YC53 FPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YC53 FPW, 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 YC53 FPW registered?
YC53 FPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is YC53 FPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC53 FPW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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