MOT Status
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220,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight corrosion around suspension components
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on pass limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central join/hanger area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central join/hanger area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
drivers inner door handle missing, door operated by cable.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside inner wing corroded - behind ABS pump
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Borderline (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg within anti-roll bar mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside & offside rear floor pan area's corroding
offside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front wheel arch area's corroding by ABS pump
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f chassis to front panel corroded
n/s/r road wheel is slightly buckled
o/s/r tyre is cracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
n/s/r road wheel is slightly buckled
o/s/r tyre is cracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A19 LDY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 A19 LDY, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A19 LDY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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