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light corrosion all underbody
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded off but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside washer jet poor
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front bumper bracket corroded off but secure
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking
fuel cap seal slightly perished
gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion all disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mountings corroded off, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside washer jet inoperative
Offside Front bumper bracket corroded off, bumper still secure
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn at edges (3.4 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion all disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mountings corroded off, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside washer jet inoperative
Offside Front bumper bracket corroded off, bumper still secure
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn at edges (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside washer jet blocked
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust mount broken
centre exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre silencer is corroded and deteriorating
exhaust mounts are fractured in 3 places - system is still supported & secure
exhaust silencer is heavily corroded & deteriorated
offside rear & nearside rear brake pipes are corroded - going to flexi hoses
front & rear No plates are starting to deteriorate
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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BNZ 9732 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 9732, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BNZ 9732 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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