MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,475 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy Centre silencer (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Central steering damper damp
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all 4 brake flexie hoses perishing
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
steering damper damp
steering inner arm ball joint gator deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
auto gear box cooler pipe corroded
fuel cap seal cracking
high level stop light inoperative
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
auto gear box cooler pipe corroded
fuel cap seal cracking
high level stop light inoperative
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
auto gear box cooler pipe corroded
fuel cap seal cracking
high level stop light inoperative
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
auto gear box cooler pipe corroded
fuel cap seal cracking
high level stop light inoperative
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel cap seal cracking
high level stop light inoperative
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel cap seal cracking
high level stop light inoperative
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
air bag light on
fuel cap seal cracking
both front tyres worn low
metal body in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn low
metal body in nearside front tyre
nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit!
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/rear tyre life limited 2.5mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A4 KOD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 A4 KOD, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A4 KOD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 1998.
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