MOT Status
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241,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake imbalance
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake imbalance
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake efficiency 17%
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake efficiency 17%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Ns front and os rear tyres have worn to 3mm
Ns rear brake hose is becoming cracked [monitor]
Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm
Os front steering arm boot is in poor condition
Os front tyre has worn to limit
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Ns front and os rear tyres have worn to 3mm
Ns rear brake hose is becoming cracked [monitor]
Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm
Os front steering arm boot is in poor condition
Os front tyre has worn to limit
Both front track control arms have slight movement
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front inner track control arm balljoint dust cover slightly split
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Both front track control arms have slight movement
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front inner track control arm balljoint dust cover slightly split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
steering damper leak?
steering damper leak?
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M740 WMD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 M740 WMD, 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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What year was M740 WMD registered?
M740 WMD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 1995.
Is M740 WMD safe to buy?
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