MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Slight misting of oil Nearside front shock absorber
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Slight misting of oil Nearside front shock absorber
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside catch (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
Both front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Both front brake flexible hoses perished.
Both front wishbone rear bushes perished.
Exhaust system corroded.
Power steering pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system corroded.
All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
Both front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Both front brake flexible hoses perished.
Both front wishbone rear bushes perished.
Power steering pipes corroded.
Both front brake flexible hoses perished.
Both front top rubber mounts perished.
Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front and rear coil springs corroded.
Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Movement in nearside front inner track rod end.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside front tyre on legal limit.
Noise coming from nearside front suspension.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipes corroded.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Both front brake flexible hoses perished.
Both front top rubber mounts perished.
Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front and rear coil springs corroded.
Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Movement in nearside front inner track rod end.
Nearside front tyre on legal limit.
Noise coming from nearside front suspension.
Power steering pipes corroded.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
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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N552 AHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 N552 AHP, 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 N552 AHP registered?
N552 AHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 February 1996.
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