MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
under tray fitted
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear diff slight oil leak
Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread
Battery warning light on.
Fuel light on.
N/s/f tyre getting low on tread.
N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread.
very slight lift noted to oslower [rearmost] ball joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear 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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YR03 APZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 YR03 APZ, 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 YR03 APZ registered?
YR03 APZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is YR03 APZ safe to buy?
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