MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,036 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
brake not tested due to leak.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
ENGINE AND GEARBOX LEAKS
EXHAUST CORRODED
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
REAR TYRES ARE VERY LOW TREAD= 1.6- 2 M.M.
BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
ENGINE AND GEARBOX LEAKS
EXHAUST CORRODED
REAR TYRES ARE VERY LOW TREAD= 1.6- 2 M.M.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
power steering pipes at offside of radaitor corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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N470 HSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 N470 HSX, 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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N470 HSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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