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131,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
n/s front fog lamp inoperative
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
n/s front fog lamp inoperative
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap seal poor
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Various suspension components corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap seal poor
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Various suspension components corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Various suspension components corroded
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear 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))
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre to rear exhaust box outer casing detiorating
front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r tyre tread depth at 2mm.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front number plate loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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N205 LRT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N205 LRT, 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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N205 LRT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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