MOT Status
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136,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ABC suspension pipes and PAS pipes corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lines slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Loose wiring behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated behind front bumper (4.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension appears low
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated behind front bumper (4.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated behind front bumper (4.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer edge not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large splits inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer edge not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner steering rack tie bar is worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both cats have been welded
brake pad warning is on
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Inner steering rack tie bar is worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both cats have been welded
brake pad warning is on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Both rear catalytic converters have been welded
Rear heat shield loose
oil leak
Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 NOW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 A5 NOW, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A5 NOW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2002.
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