MOT Status
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163,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear High level brake light loose
Nearside Front head light washer weak, one jet missing and sticks out after actuation.
battery light on
body has slight corrosion.
centre right cat outer casing cracked but not leaking gases.
crack on front bumper, no sharp edges
offside exhaust back bob bracket broken but exhaust still secure.
oil leak oil on under panelling
wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Right Cat casing cracked, although no leak of gases found
Crack on front bumper, no sharp edges
Nearside Front Headlight washer weak, one jet missing, and sticks out after actuation
OS backbox bracket corroded and loose, although exhaust system is secure
Oil leak Oil on under panelling ()
Wheel arches corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Left rear insufficient movement on actuation (3.7.B.6b)
Battery warning light on in RED
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Right Cat casing cracked, although no leak of gases found
Crack on front bumper, no sharp edges
Nearside Front Headlight washer weak, one jet missing, and sticks out after actuation
OS backbox bracket corroded and loose, although exhaust system is secure
Oil leak Oil on under panelling ()
Wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
advise front brake pads low/brake discs worn †advise rear exhaust boxes/hangers cracking †advise o/s side repeator damaged †advise n/s/f tyre worn
Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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K999 YDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 K999 YDN, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K999 YDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.
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