MOT Status
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139,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front both front fog lamps inop
Nearside Front top strut mount nosey
Nearside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded
Offside Front head lamp beam image poor
Offside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached movement both lower bolts not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front both front fog lamps inop
Nearside Front slight movement in hub
Nearside Front top strut mount nosey
Nearside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded
Offside Front head lamp beam image poor
Offside Rear under quarter panel holed/corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRALING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All rear suspension bushes deteriorated.
Body has slight corrosion (both rear drain holes either side of tyre well(under car) has corrosion and holes in bodywork)
Both rear shockie bodies heavily corroded.
Fuel cap seal cracked
Offside Front Spring and shockie heavily corroded.
Oil leak from rocker cover gasget.
Rear Number plate starting to delaminate.
Rear sub frame corroded.
Rear suspension arms corroded.
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short N/S/F Fog light wiring hanging down not plugged in. (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corrosion and hole in O/S/F Chassis leg underside, Above anti roll bar mount. (6.1.B.2)
All rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Body has slight corrosion Both rear drain holes either side of tyre well (under the car) Has corrosion and holes in bodywork. (6.1.B.2)
Both rear shockie bodies heavily corroded.
Front Front bumper bracket snapped off due to corrosion and bumper is insecure.
Fuel cap seal cracked
O/S/F Spring and shockie heavily corroded
O/S/F Wheel arch liner insacure
O/S/R Suspension arms corroded
Oil leak from rocker cover gasget
Rear Number plate starting to delamanate
Rear Rear sub frame corroded
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on outside edges
corrosion on fuel pipes (at tank)
Both front top suspension rubber starting to split
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both front top suspension rubber starting to split
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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20 BC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 20 BC, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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20 BC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1995.
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