MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,286 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Poor image on dip headlight
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
OSF tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
TPM light on.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner edges of both rear tyres are heavily worn
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner edges of both rear tyres are heavily worn
transmission oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside wiper blade perished
Residue around N/S/F suspension unit
Unable to fully see inner rear brake pads
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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J5 DLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 J5 DLJ, 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 J5 DLJ registered?
J5 DLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 October 2004.
Is J5 DLJ safe to buy?
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