MOT Status
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157,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low and inner edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low and inner edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Near side front shock absorber has movement in its lower mount.
Offside front shock absorber has movement in its lower mount.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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EVS 1Y is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 EVS 1Y, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EVS 1Y is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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