MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,160 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear Nearside and Offside Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed Car Smoking and Over Heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear Nearside and Offside Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under vehicle body has slight corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front both shock absorber casing corroded
Front both shock absorbers casing corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear both shock absorbers casing corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most x2 (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most x2 (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement pedal sticking to floor when released (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most x2 (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most x2 (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusting
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N480 TOS is a 1995 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 88.2%.
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 N480 TOS, 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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N480 TOS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 1995.
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