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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling water tank (5.2.3 (f))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested idle speed too high, unstable (8.2.1.2 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroding
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroding
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective disconnected (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working slow/not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail nut and bolt not secured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front metal brake pipe is corroding
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded
oil leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges
nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight power steering leak
slight ware on inner edges of front tyres
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at very rear
both front tyres slightly worn on edges
slight play in nearside rear lower hub bush
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside front top suspension mount bushes slightly deteriorated
slight seapage of fluid from steering box
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside front top suspension mount bushes slightly deteriorated
slight seapage of fluid from steering box
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
leak from power steering box †front pads getting low
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
leak from power steering box †front pads getting low
slight leak from power steering box †corrosion underneath †outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre †rear window misted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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L231 GKO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 L231 GKO, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L231 GKO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1994.
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