MOT Status
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132,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust heavily corroded
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted front-rear
Whole Underside of vehicle undersealed front-rear
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust heavily corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components & heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch to flexy hose, on limit at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch to flexy hose, on limit at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover split, still holding grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has patchy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust centre box corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake lines starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover split, still holding grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in o/s/r tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak on underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer outer seal covers fitted front - rear
general patchy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Vehicle has been undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear metal fuel pipe across axle slightly corroded
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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M4 XXL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 M4 XXL, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M4 XXL registered?
M4 XXL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 1998.
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