MOT Status
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108,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested unable to finish brake test due to brake pipes popped (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BOTH (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine cover fitted
undertray fitted
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective both rear tailpipe brackets broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres splitting outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective both rear tailpipe brackets broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres splitting outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre cut on outside wall
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Slight cuto on N/S/F tyre outer wall
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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B2 YUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 B2 YUM, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B2 YUM registered?
B2 YUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2003.
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