MOT Status
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70,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both rear inner cv gaitors perished
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres low & perrished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine and gearbox oil leaks
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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C495 AWW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 C495 AWW, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C495 AWW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1985.
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