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ExpiredMileage
79,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust outer skin corroded
Front Upper suspension mounting bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer clamps corroded and broken
fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust outer skin corroded
Front Upper suspension mounting bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer clamps corroded and broken
fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
Both rear tyres perished
Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both rear tyres perished
Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre exhaust clamp corroded and damaged
Front exhaust bracket broken off
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside front and both rear tyres perished
Rear high level stop lamp has a bulb (1 of 6) not working
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
All tyres perished
Centre exhaust clamp corroded and damaged
Front Both tyres worn on edges
Front exhaust bracket broken off
Rear high level stop lamp has a bulb (1 of 6) not working
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
under bonnet blacket insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust corroded
exhaust front mount corroded/broken
front tyres worn on edges
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust corroded
exhaust front mount corroded/broken
front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion-marginal to power steering pipes exhaust rear brake pipes and hose ferrules
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front and rear suspension componets slightly corroded
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N543 FWJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 N543 FWJ, 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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N543 FWJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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