MOT Status
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131,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Strut joinnt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Both rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning mil on but no faults visible (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front of pairs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened ferrule on hose (2.4.D.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front of pairs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened ferrule on hose (2.4.D.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front of pairs (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened +ferrule on hose! (2.4.D.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front of pairs (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened +ferrule on hose! (2.4.D.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front of pairs - front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak air bag unit area (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front of pairs - front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (6.3.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front lower bumper damaged but not sharp!
vehicle unlevel side to side!
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front lower bumper damaged but not sharp!
vehicle unlevel side to side!
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Front 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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn+corroding on inner surfaces!
Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn+corroding on inner surfaces!
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
front no/plate discolouring but legible!
rear no/plate deteriorating but legible!
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front no/plate discolouring but legible
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake pads wearing.
Steering rack knock.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers smear slightly
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M1 LAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 M1 LAC, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M1 LAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 2003.
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