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ExpiredMileage
151,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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the brake warning lamp is on
the exhaust middel box is corroded but not holed
the fuel lines by the rear sub frame are very corroded
Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
the brake warning lamp is on
the exhaust middel box is corroded but not holed
the fuel lines by the rear sub frame are very corroded
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid warning light flashing
fuel pipes corroded
head lamp wiper split on front n/s head lamp
n/s/f head lamp as small crack
unable to cheak sills due to sill covers fitted
Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
very slight leak from steering box bottom seal
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exaust system poor condition -not blowing when checked.
front and rear number plates poor.
n/s park brake cable outer casing cracked
o/s/r lower outer suspension joint=slight play
oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exaust system poor condition -not blowing when checked.
front and rear number plates poor.
n/s park brake cable outer casing cracked
o/s/r lower outer suspension joint=slight play
oil leak
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L359 YFB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L359 YFB, 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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L359 YFB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 1994.
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