MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (ball joint) (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
full under trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable parts
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (ball joint) (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
full under trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable parts
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
full under trays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
full under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine cover fitted
full under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play damper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear propshaft coupling starting to split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear tyres wearing low on tread
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres wearing low on tread(budg 255/40/18y)
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread(pir 285/35/18w)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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JHZ 6474 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 JHZ 6474, 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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JHZ 6474 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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