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Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad warning lamp flashes intermittently, brakes that are visible appear ok.
Exhaust corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear corroded at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism requires attention
Offside rear shock absorber corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust corroded
Movement in nearside front top suspension mounting
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box arm joint gaiter on track control arm deteriorated
Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Movement in nearside front top suspension mounting
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box arm joint gaiter on track control arm deteriorated
Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust corroded
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside front tyre wearing lower on outer edges and outer sidewall damaged
Nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front metal brake pipe corroded
Offside front suspension coil spring corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear sub-frame corroded
Under trays and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges
Nearside rear suspension spring corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front metal brake pipe corroded
Offside front suspension spring corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear sub-frame corroded
Under trays and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges
Nearside rear suspension spring corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front metal brake pipe corroded
Offside front suspension spring corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear sub-frame corroded
Under trays and outer sill covers fitted
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Offside rear tyre tread 'getting' low
Rear sub-frame corroded and mountings perished
Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Offside rear tyre tread 'getting' low
Rear sub-frame corroded and mountings perished
Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Nearside rear suspension spring corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner wheelarch/wing badly corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened badly perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sills covered
centre brake light not working
exhaust corroded
petrol cap seal perished
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner wheelarch/wing badly corroded
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened badly perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sills covered
centre brake light not working
exhaust corroded
petrol cap seal perished
undertrays fitted
Both outer sills covered
Both rear suspension springs corroded
Exhaust corroded
Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar mountings
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub-frame corroded
Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges. ATT SOON
Both outer sills covered
Exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar bushes
Nearside rear and both front suspension springs corroded
Petrol cap seal perished
Rear brake operation/balance requires attention
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear Brake discs (3.7.B.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges. ATT SOON
Both outer sills covered
Exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar bushes
Nearside rear and both front suspension springs corroded
Petrol cap seal perished
Rear brake operation/balance requires attention
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear Brake discs (3.7.B.3)
Both front and nearside rear suspension springs corroded
Both front flexible brake hoses perished
Brake pedal spongey?
Exhaust corroded
Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar
Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly
Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and tread split. ATT soon
Sills covered
Both front and nearside rear suspension springs corroded
Both front flexible brake hoses perished
Brake pedal spongey?
Exhaust corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar
Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly
Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and tread split. ATT soon
Sills covered
Brake pedal spongy
Front tyre treads wearing low
High spots noted of rear brake discs during brake roller test
Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar links
Nearside rear tyre wearing low
Rear seat squab not fitted
Uneven wear offside rear tyre and inner side wall has a cut (Att soon)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal spongy
Front tyre treads wearing low
High spots noted of rear brake discs during brake roller test
Movement in both side front outer anti-roll bar links
Offside rear tyre tread wearing low
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear seat squab not fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
slight damage to osf lower panel under front bumper
Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
slight damage to osf lower panel under front bumper
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
some travel on foot brake
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nsf tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nsf tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nsr light slightly damaged
osf side light dim
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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D1 DNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 D1 DNB, 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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D1 DNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 1997.
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