MOT Status
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149,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Manufactures covers fitted at time if test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Manufactures covers fitted at time of test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight damage to nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf headlamp no kick up on beam pattern
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
nsf headlamp no kick up on beam pattern
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
no audible click from park brake lever ,not affecting performance
no kickup to nearside headlight dipped beam
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted
tyre on nearside front has damage to sidewall
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted
tyre on nearside front has damage to sidewall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate slightly perished
all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted
nearside front wheel is damaged and slightly bent
the rear number plate backing has slightly lifted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY04 PYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 AY04 PYB, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AY04 PYB registered?
AY04 PYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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