MOT Status
ValidMileage
268,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball Joint Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Head light washer jet loose (in ashtray)
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Head light washer jet loose (in ashtray)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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3 MA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 3 MA, 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 3 MA registered?
3 MA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is 3 MA safe to buy?
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