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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
some wall damage to near side rear tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
some wall damage to near side rear tyre
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light stay on
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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FVG 216 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 FVG 216, 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 FVG 216 registered?
FVG 216 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2005.
Is FVG 216 safe to buy?
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