MOT Status
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128,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front HEADLAMP CONDENSED BEAM FAINT
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak on engine ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak on engine ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front door check strap broken
Offside front fog lamp inoperative
Offside rear jacking block missing
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front door check strap broken
Offside front fog lamp inoperative
Offside rear jacking block missing
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
crack in windscreen outside zone "B"
slight oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake pipes for corrosiom
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake pipes for corrosiom
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake ferrules corroding,both front tyres wearing on edges
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L500 MLC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 L500 MLC, 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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L500 MLC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1994.
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