MOT Status
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81,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surafce (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surafce (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front Tyres worn on inner edge, nearside badly. 255/35x19
Both front Tires worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp cracked (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust joints blowing (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
cuts in sidewall of tyresn/s
unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted
Rear number plate border line limits
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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J24 ABM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 J24 ABM, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J24 ABM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 2003.
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