MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust system rusty
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and suspension rust all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust box rusted
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box rusty
general underbody rust
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system deteriorating
oil leak
windscreen cracked
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system deteriorating
oil leak
windscreen cracked
Front brake pipes corroded
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs corroded
covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system deteriorating
fuel pipes corroded
multiple points of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake pipes corroded
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs corroded
covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system deteriorating
fuel pipes corroded
multiple points of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
under tray hanging loose
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Middle section exhaust has slight leak and deteoriated.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Both rear tyres close to legal limit and outershape
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion on exhaust system
Engine oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion on exhaust system
Engine oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advi8se slight play in n/s steering pivot
advise o/s/f shock damp
advise rear tyres getting close to the tread wear markers
advise slight lip front discs
strong advise engine and gearbox oil leaks
strong advise front tyres worn on the edges and getting close to the limit
strong advise metal brake pip[es corroded
strong advise metal fuel ,lines corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake fluid resivoir bung split
front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded
middle to rear box join corroded
offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear metal fuel pipes corroded
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E2 DSL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,414 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 E2 DSL, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E2 DSL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1993.
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