MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded multiple pipes corroded ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play at steering box
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front suspension spring slightly corroded
oil leak from front of engine
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front suspension spring slightly corroded
oil leak from front of engine
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside washer jet partially blocked
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
park brake imbalance exceeds 60% - offside low effort
rear numberplate screws loose
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
park brake imbalance exceeds 60% - offside low effort
rear numberplate screws loose
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front flasher lens damaged slightly
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both front indicator lenses cracked.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nail in tyre
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C11 BAS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,414 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 C11 BAS, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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C11 BAS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1993.
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