MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,684 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust box starting to corrode
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust box starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Handbrake travel long
Nearside Rear Lower hub rose bush slight play
Offside Rear Coil spring incorrectly fitted in lower cup
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear diff oil leak
car has light corrosion under side
Rear Oil leak diff
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Oil leak diff
Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread
slight oil leak on the rear axle diff
Some corrosion on the oil cooler pipes near the engine ( but still serviceable).
Some slight corrosion on the exhaust system in placeses ( but still serviceable).
Some slight oil misting on the rear diff.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J5 FWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 FWX, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of J5 FWX?
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What year was J5 FWX registered?
J5 FWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is J5 FWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J5 FWX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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