MOT Status
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73,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
both front tyres are low on the edges
slight play in nearside steering idler bush
Front Wheel bearing has slight play x both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight play in the offside of steering
steering box is damp
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
small cut o/s/f inner tyre wall
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake effort is low 17%
power steering box is damp
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
engine has misfire only just passed the emissions test
handbrake effort close 17%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 wheel alignment check advised
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front tyres bald on inner surfaces and close to legal limit 225 55 16
both front tyres are low on inner edges
both rear tyres are low on inner edges
steering box has a light misting of oil
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight wear to inner edges of tyres
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight wear to inner edges of tyres
damage to near side of windscreen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L457 SUB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L457 SUB, 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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What year was L457 SUB registered?
L457 SUB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 February 1994.
Is L457 SUB safe to buy?
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