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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower attachment worn (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint , chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm with shock absorber bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm with shock absorber bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Oil Leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
n/s/r tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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FG08 DFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 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 FG08 DFX, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FG08 DFX registered?
FG08 DFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2008.
Is FG08 DFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 DFX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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