MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,991 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
back box corroded
Exhaust back box deteriorated
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer cassing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bolt snapped but wheel still secure
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front tyre tread damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake release lever handle broken
nearside front tyre curbed and slightly torn
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)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate damaged
slight play in steering idler
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)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front number plate damaged
slight play in steering idler
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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N111 ALA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 N111 ALA, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N111 ALA registered?
N111 ALA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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