MOT Status
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92,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres wearing on edge
corrosion in various places
rear diff leaking
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres wearing on edge
corrosion in various places
rear diff leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on edge
corrosion in various places
rear diff leaking
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on edge
corrosion in various places
rear diff leaking
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front tyres low tread on inner edges
light corrosion to underside of vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres starting to wear on edge
corrosion in various places
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Corrosion to floor pan.
oil leak
rear diff leaking
slight play in nearside steering arm
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
oil leak
rear diff leaking
slight play in nearside steering arm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front anti roll bar outer bushes worn
corrosion in various places
neaside front tyre wearing on edge
rear diff leaking
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front anti roll bar outer bushes worn
corrosion in various places
neaside front tyre wearing on edge
rear diff leaking
corroision in various places
rear diff leaking
both front tyres wearing on edge
nail in nearside rear tyre
both front ball joint dust covers plat
front brake pads low
rear diff leaking
Statutory seat belt missing trapped (5.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively missing (8.2.2)
rear diff leaking
both front tyres wearing on edge
nearside rear tyre wearing on edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DMZ 5833 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 DMZ 5833, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DMZ 5833 registered?
DMZ 5833 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1996.
Is DMZ 5833 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DMZ 5833 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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