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96,715 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front top suspension mount slightly worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front top suspension mount slightly worn
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant level warning lamp lit
HC reading VERY high at idle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Coolant level warning lamp lit
HC reading VERY high at idle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ALL hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS unit to rear splitter above N/S/F chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Forward - backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))
Coolant level light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ALL brake hose ferrules corroded. BOTH rear hose ferrules only Just meet pass criteria.
All brake pipes corroded. Brake pipes to both rear hoses only JUST meet pass criteria.
Central Exhaust bracket detached but still supports exhaust.
Centre silencer hanger corroded off.
Emissions only just passed
Power steering pipes SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED.
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
ALL brake hose ferrules corroded. BOTH rear hose ferrules only Just meet pass criteria.
All brake pipes corroded. Brake pipes to both rear hoses only JUST meet pass criteria.
Central Exhaust bracket detached but still supports exhaust.
Centre silencer hanger corroded off.
Power steering pipes SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED.
Emissions not tested Excessively high idle speed C.O @ 2.64% - HC @ 210ppm (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high 2100 rpm (7.3.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ALL power steering hydraulic lines corroded - especially behind front bumper
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL brake hoses - significant (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL brake pipes - significant (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear silencer mount detached - corrosion
Central exhaust pipes mounting detached - corrosion
Fuel cap seal in very poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts - SIGNIFICANT (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure
nearside front tyre perishing
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure
nearside front tyre perishing
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding
car sits lower on offside
nearside and offside rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroded
nearside front bonnet catch sticks
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
some noise from power steering
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
some noise from power steering
centre exhaust heatshield corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust heatshield corroding
nearside and offside front tyres very close to 1.6mil limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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J300 SSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 J300 SSL, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J300 SSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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