MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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one exhaust mounting missing
nearside front side light low output
low reading on nearside parking brake
Low readings recorded at nearside rear parking brake
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
One centre exhaust rubber mount broken
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Low readings recorded at nearside rear parking brake
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
One centre exhaust rubber mount broken
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
One centre exhaust rubber mount missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
One centre exhaust rubber mount missing
Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%
Excess parking brake lever travel
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edges
Oil leak ()
One centre exhaust rubber mount broken
Wiper blade split at ends
Cut to offside front outer tyre wall
Excess parking brake lever travel
oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Cut to offside front outer tyre wall
Excess parking brake lever travel
oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake discs allround rusted.
near and offside plastic covers fitted over sills.
nearside centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.
offside rear brake pipe corroded.
oil leak gearbox/ rear axle.
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake discs allround rusted.
near and offside plastic covers fitted over sills.
nearside centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.
offside rear brake pipe corroded.
oil leak gearbox/ rear axle.
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front and rear brake discs rusted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
One centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated
Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
N/S/R Tyre worn to limits
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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N345 LGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 N345 LGT, 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 N345 LGT registered?
N345 LGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 February 1996.
Is N345 LGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for N345 LGT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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