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ExpiredMileage
84,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint pressed into hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tyre.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint pressed into hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear indiactor slight reduce light intensity
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear indiactor slight reduce light intensity
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Small chip in front windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both rear arms (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front tyres very worn on inner edge also
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M123 GEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 M123 GEF, 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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M123 GEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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