MOT Status
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77,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear jacking point rubber bush missing allowing the ingress of water and resulting in potential rusting and rotting of sill
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front underneath strengthening bar bent
Rear exhaust back box rusting
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
osf indicator slightly discoloured
osf shock weaping fluid
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
osf indicator slightly discoloured
osf shock weaping fluid
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
front number plate cracked
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
slight movement offside front hub area
front number plate cracked
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
slight movement offside front hub area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight movement in steering
slight movement offside front hub area
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wiper blade
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A9 SDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 A9 SDM, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A9 SDM registered?
A9 SDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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