MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underneath corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on hose (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
slight engine oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
fuel pipes covered in grease but slight corroision
slight oil leak
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VARIOUS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipes corroded
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak On engine
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak On engine
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine cooling fans running all the time
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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C5 BWC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C5 BWC, 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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C5 BWC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 1990.
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