MOT Status
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82,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inside
Offside Rear Tyre cracked on inside
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre has slight bulge in outer wall
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres inner edge worn.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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1040 DW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 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 1040 DW, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 1040 DW registered?
1040 DW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2008.
Is 1040 DW safe to buy?
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