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118,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
metal suspension pipes rusty
oil leak from diff
play found at n//s/f wheel
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
metal suspension pipes rusty
oil leak from diff
play found at n//s/f wheel
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak from diff
play found at n/s/f wheel
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak from diff
play found at n/s/f wheel
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside 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))
metal suspension pipes rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
metal suspension pipes rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
suspension pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
metal suspension pipes rusty
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
metal suspension pipes rusty
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres feathering on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear to nearside to front (3.6.B.2c)
Both front tyres feathering on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Both rear tyres close.
Drivers door check strap broken.
Mileage illumination not working.
Various front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres close.
Drivers door check strap broken.
Mileage illumination not working.
Various front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front fog lamp not working
Left front tyre has slight tyre wall damage
Rear 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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N515 HWC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 N515 HWC, 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 N515 HWC registered?
N515 HWC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 1996.
Is N515 HWC safe to buy?
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