MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stonechip/holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various/unknown sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play *ALL* (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Varying levels of underbody corrosion on all suspension and body components,not affecting any testable items at present
exhaust boxes,outer skins heavily corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded *ALL REAR* (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stonechipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake binding
Oil leak, but not excessive various,unknown sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play *ALL* (2.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust box outer skins corroded
varying levels of underbody corrosion noted,not affecting any testable items at present
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust corrosion
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
exhaust system is in a poor condition
offside front fog light not working
offside head lamp glass ras slight damage
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
exhaust system is in a poor condition
offside front fog light not working
offside head lamp glass ras slight damage
exhaust system corroded
o/s/r tyre perished on inner wall
rear brake discs corroded and worn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust system corroded
o/s/r tyre perished on inner wall
rear brake discs corroded and worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.
offside front tyre is on the limit and badly worn on the inner edge.
Oil leak
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M714 XNK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 M714 XNK, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M714 XNK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1995.
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