MOT Status
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59,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One lamp on the right not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One lamp on the right not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre side wall cracking
Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking
TPMS light on
Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre side wall cracking
Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking
TPMS light on
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advise underbonnet surface corrosion.
Offside,Nearside front tyres cracking strong advise.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen stone chipped,front wiper blades starting to smear.
Advise surface corrosion in engine bay area.
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside,Nearside front tyres cracking,cut side walls strong advise.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen stone chipped.
Advise surface corrosion in engine bay area.
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside,Nearside front tyres cracking,cut side walls strong advise.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen stone chipped.
Advise wheels removed brake inspection brake discs corroding inner front ,rear pads seem low.
Rear brake discs corroding.
Various surface corrosion underneath bonnet.
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advise tyre pressure reset light on dashboard.
Advise wheels removed brake inspection brake discs corroding inner front ,rear pads seem low.
Offside rear tyre cracking low pressure.
Rear brake discs corroding.
Strong advise nearside rear tyre side walls cracking.
Various surface corrosion underneath bonnet.
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
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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L1 ALC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 L1 ALC, 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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L1 ALC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2004.
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