MOT Status
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128,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded x4 All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody and suspension component corrosion All
Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S,N/S cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S,N/S cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Minor Engine Oil Leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Coolant leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
hi-pressure p.a.s. pipe badly corroded
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES.
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK-PLATE DAMAGED.
POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE PIPES EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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B7 DXR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 B7 DXR, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B7 DXR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1996.
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