MOT Status
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135,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear prop coupling torn
Rear tyres slightly perishing
engine cover and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.
Engine cover & under trays fitted at time test.
Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak n/s of engine.
O/S/F tyre splitting on inner sidewall (Attention soon)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear tyre wearing low
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs wearing thin.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs wearing thin.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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EX56 VZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 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 EX56 VZO, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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EX56 VZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2006.
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