MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear exhaust silencer slight corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front check strap broken
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear centre exhaust box corroded badly
gearbox leaking
rear fuel pipes corroded
steering dampner weak and leaking
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front check strap broken
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear centre exhaust box corroded badly
gearbox leaking
rear fuel pipes corroded
steering dampner weak and leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust silencer showing corrosion
light sidewall damage to nsf and nsr outer sidewalls
lower engine covers fitted
osf repeater lamp showing discolour
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust silencer showing corrosion
light sidewall damage to nsf and nsr outer sidewalls
lower engine covers fitted
osf repeater lamp showing discolour
sill covers fitted
rear differential oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear differential oil leak
N/S/F tyre outer wall has slight damage cord not seen.
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre slightly perished
long travel on handbrake control lever
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
engine management light on
long travel on handbrake control lever
os headlamp glass cloudy
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
gear box has slight oil leak
n/s and o/s lower under trays broken
n/s bonnet catch slightly lose
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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LN51 VVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 LN51 VVU, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LN51 VVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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