MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust bracket loose but exhaust is secure
Front brake discs lipped
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency uneven
Rear brake discs lipped.
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust bracket loose but exhaust is secure
Front brake discs lipped
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency uneven
Rear brake discs lipped.
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal.
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on edges
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush split bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush split bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush split bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush split bush (2.7.4)
Slight cracking and perishing to the O/S/R tyre in tread
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight oil leak around rear diff area
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
evidence of offside rear tyre been run low on pressure, damage to inner side wall, borderline damage to outer side wall & screw in tread
nearside bonnet catch requires attention
nearside rear tyre has been run flat & damage to both side walls
Deep cut on offside rear tyre outer wall and screw in tread
Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall
Oil leak from rear axle (oil on exhaust)
Deep cut on offside rear tyre outer wall and screw in tread
Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak from rear axle (oil on exhaust)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and screw in tread
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Damage to offside rear tyre outer wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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N301 CFY is a 1996 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 65.2%.
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 N301 CFY, 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 N301 CFY registered?
N301 CFY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 1996.
Is N301 CFY safe to buy?
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