MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside wiper blade ineffective
Traction control/ stability control indicates a fault
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Screen wipers are smeary
n/s wing repeater lamp in mirror not fuuly engaged in mounting
n/s/rear suspension unit has a build up of oil on lower end by lower suspension arm but is not dripping
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s wing repeater lamp in mirror not fuuly engaged in mounting
n/s/rear suspension unit has a build up of oil on lower end by lower suspension arm but is not dripping
suspect front bush in n/s/front suspension lower forward arm maybe damaged/worn (feels soft when arm is twisted)
SBC PUMP NEEAD BEPLACE
OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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)
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L16 EMT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 L16 EMT, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L16 EMT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2002.
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