MOT Status
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91,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front mirror discoloured
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front mirror discoloured
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
coolant light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both door glass (3.2 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
offside front tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
offside front tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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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GW04 TAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 GW04 TAY, 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 GW04 TAY registered?
GW04 TAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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