MOT Status
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79,713 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear shck absorber corrded
Front Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but has no play at time of test.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)
Fuel filler car O ring seal cracking.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front OSF wing mirror glass deteriorated.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.
Front Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but has no play at time of test.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted. (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap O ring seal cracking.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Very slight misting of oil. (2.7.3)
Offside Front OSF wing mirror glass deteriorated.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted. (3.5.1i)
Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.
Centre Rear exhaust bracket missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both rear brake pipes suspect incorrectly routed but not rubbing (3.6.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear exhaust bracket missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both rear brake pipes suspect incorrectly routed but not rubbing (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Uneven tyre wear on rear tyes
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A35 JAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 A35 JAC, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A35 JAC registered?
A35 JAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1999.
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