MOT Status
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113,595 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front and center (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Front and center (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust system slightly deteriated.
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both. (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s front tyre wearing inner edge.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both. (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s front tyre wearing inner edge.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust support deteriorating
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M1 SFR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 SFR, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M1 SFR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 1994.
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