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76,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR BUMPER TAPPED UP
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear bumper is taped up
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached OFFSIDE LOWER DAMAGED (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached OFFSIDE LOWER DAMAGED (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive power engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear slightly damaged but not going to fall off
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENSE CRACKED. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WATER INGRESS IN LENSE. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL/RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENSE CRACKED. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS/WEARING ON EDGES 3MM TREAD DEPTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WATER INGRESS IN LENSE. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DAMAGE TO EXHAUST TAILPIPE O/S/R.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER TYRE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE WALLS STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENSE DAMAGE. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front TYRE CUTS TO SIDE WALL.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TYRE X3 NAILS IN TREAD(SIDE WALLS PERISHING.) ()
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance CONDENSATION IN LENSE (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front WASHER JET LOOSE( ONE OF TWO)
Offside Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE DAMAGED.
Oil leak SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED(REAR PADS 65% WEAR APPROX). (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING,DEEP CUTS,NAIL IN TYRE
WATER INGRESS O/S REPEATER LENSE
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE WALL (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING,DEEP CUTS,NAIL IN TYRE
WATER INGRESS O/S REPEATER LENSE
Advise cuts to nearside front tyre (outer tyre wall)
Advise offside exhaust tailpipe damaged/bent.
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s and o/s mirror indicator strips damaged
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s and o/s mirror indicator strips damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cut nearside front tyre not showing cord
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cut nearside front tyre not showing cord
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall cords not showing
nearside rear tyre has cuts in side walls cords not showing
offside front tyre has cuts in tread cords not showing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise cut in side wall of nearside and offside rear tyres not showing inner cord
all four tyres have cracks in tread pattern not showing inner cord
nearside front has cuts in side wall not showing any cord
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LV05 FKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 LV05 FKA, 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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LV05 FKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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