MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,746 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
ALL 4 TYRES OLDER THAN 20YRS!!!!
BOTH FRONT ABS SENSOR CABLES, OUTER CASINGS DETERIORATED/MISSING EXPOSING INNER CABALING
BOTH front lower arms, bushes deteriorating
BOTH front shock absorbers, dust covers deteriorated
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front tyre wearing low & at outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding
Offside Front condensation in headlight
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
corrosion taking place to underside to most metals
front brake disc corroding, minimal contact with pad!!!
rear diff seals damp
stone chips in windscreen
transmission oil pipes corroding
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
O/S lower suspension ball joint showing slight lift,advise replace
front brake discs showing wear
front outer anti roll bar bushes showing wear
steering damper starting to leak
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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BNZ 2173 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 BNZ 2173, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BNZ 2173?
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What year was BNZ 2173 registered?
BNZ 2173 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is BNZ 2173 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BNZ 2173 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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