MOT Status
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114,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hand brake reading 17%, minimum requirement 16%
offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge no cords visible
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hand brake reading 17%, minimum requirement 16%
offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge no cords visible
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom shocker joint excessive play (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom shocker joint excessive play (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (FRONT) HAVE LIFT BUT NO PLAY
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (FRONT) HAS A SLIGHT SPLIT, NOT ALLOWING DIRT INCLUSION
PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Both Front Tyres have tread patterns worn lower on the outer / inner edges possibly due to under inflation.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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J23 JEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 J23 JEA, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J23 JEA registered?
J23 JEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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