MOT Status
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184,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin up (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin up (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB05 JZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 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 FB05 JZW, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FB05 JZW registered?
FB05 JZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2005.
Is FB05 JZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FB05 JZW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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