MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Not all exhaust mountings present
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four heavily rusted (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lamps stay on when headlamps on (4.4.3 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Not all exhaust mountings present
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four heavily rusted (5.3.2 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not latching (3.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not latching (3.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release handle missing (1.1.6 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emitted light from headlamps different colour to each other
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill jacking point corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill jacking joint excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure Fuel hose clip missing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe damaged Excessively corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill jacking point corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Both front brake pipes are starting to corrode
Centre exhaust rubbers are split and need replacing
Fuel pipes are corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All 4 tyres perished
Front Front brake pipes are slightly corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Both rear brake pipes slightley corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear brake pipes slightley corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
possible gear box leaking fluid
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak at engine
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak at engine
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M88 JMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 M88 JMR, 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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M88 JMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1994.
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