MOT Status
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69,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint SWIVEL BALL JOINT IN LOWER ARM VERY SLIGHT FREE MOVEMENT (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
SRS air bag warning lamp stays on ???
parking brake shoes noisy inoperation / squeal
Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
near side seat belt webbing slightly slow in retracting into seat unit
parking brake shoes slightly noisy inoperation / squeal???
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side rear under sheild slightly insecure
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
parking brake shoes squeal/squeak inoperation/foot operated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake shoes squeal/squeak inoperation/foot operated
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
four tyre treads [inner ] edges slightly worn??
rear suspension units slightly weak inoperation??????? †handbrake shoes slightly noisy inoperation??? †click sound front vehicle turning steering wheel / low speed ?????
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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LF52 NBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 LF52 NBJ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LF52 NBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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