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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective front &rear (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight underbody corrosion
Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight underbody corrosion
Boot Floor Rusty/holed
O/S/F Inner Arch Rusty/holed
Rear Fuel Pipes Heavily Corroded
Various Suspension bushes perished/deteriorated But No Excessive Movement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear floor excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s front lower arm bushes perishing
o/s/f lower arm bushes perishing
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s front lower arm bushes perishing
o/s/f lower arm bushes perishing
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust system in poor condition
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system in poor condition
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near to cords (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near to cords (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all brake discs corroding
all brake hose ferrules corroding
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating one mounting braket missing
mixed tyre speed ratings
n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing
suspension joint gaitors and bushes perishing
1 centre exhaust mount brakets missing
both front outer track rod end gaitors perished
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating and slight blow
mixed tyre speed ratings
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s/f bumper grille missing
oil leak ?
rear brake hoses perishing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake pipes corroding
fuel pipes corroding
one centre exhaust mount hanger missing
rear screen cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
brake pipes corroding
rear brake hoses perishing and ferrules corroding
exhaust corroding
n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
nail in o/s/r tyre shoulder
o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroding
exhaust corroding
n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
nail in o/s/r tyre shoulder
o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake hoses perishing and ferrrules corroding
all tyres perishing
brake pipes corroding
slight distortion in n/s/r brake disc
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake hoses perishing and ferrrules corroding
all tyres perishing
brake pipes corroding
bulb warning light on
n/s/f fog lamp not working
parking brake travel long
slight distortion in n/s/r brake disc
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroding
n/s/r reverse light not working
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C8 NMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 C8 NMO, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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C8 NMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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