MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust separator bracket broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right non uk fitment (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust separator bracket broken
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads low left hand drive engine and floor pans fitted n/s/r tyre worn on edge
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 WVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 WVM, 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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What year was LN51 WVM registered?
LN51 WVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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