MOT Status
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87,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working -- Jets blocked (3.5 (a))
Battery warning light illuminated
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Along inner sidewall -- and Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Washer jet poor
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear tyres on the offside are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear - worn on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
battery warning light on
Nearside Front tyre tread on 2mm
Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread
Offside Rear tyre on 3mm
front reg plate cracked
o/s/f tyre tread depth just over 2mm
n/s/f tyre tread on 2.2mm
front reg plate cracked
n/s/r tyre tread on 3mm, slight damage to outer wall and nail in tread
o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)
o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm
o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings have very slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre 2.5 mmtread
o/s/f tyre 3mm tread
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre 2.5 mmtread
o/s/f tyre 3mm tread
both rear tyres are very close to the limit
both rear tyres have a tread depth of 3-4mm (limit is 1.6mm)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M7 XSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 M7 XSL, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M7 XSL registered?
M7 XSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is M7 XSL safe to buy?
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