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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Age related corrosion on brake pipes and suspension
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside, inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Front and Rear, Thick cracks on all threads and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central exh flexi damaged (start to split )
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torq arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central exh clamp start to split
Central exh flexi damaged (start to split )
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays + sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak
undertrays + sill covers fitted
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
battery light on
oil leak
undertrays + sill covers fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak
undertrays + sill covers fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has slight bulge and damage to sidewall at time of test
Offside Front Tyre has cut to sidewall but does not expose cords at time of test
Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J77 PHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 33,098 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 J77 PHE, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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J77 PHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 August 2012.
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