MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At N/S manifold connection area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken at attachment to N/S/F upper wishbone (4.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At N/S manifold connection area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre slightly cracked
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre slightly cracked
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chips in windscreen
offside front backplate insecure
offside rear lense damaged
uneven wear on both rear tyres
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chips in windscreen
offside rear lense damaged
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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L7 EBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 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 L7 EBF, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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L7 EBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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