MOT Status
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49,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
offside & nearside rear suspension fluid pipes corroded
suspension fluid hose in nearside front wheel arch weeping
suspension fluid pipe in nearside front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
offside & nearside rear suspension fluid pipes corroded
suspension fluid hose in nearside front wheel arch weeping
suspension fluid pipe in nearside front wheel arch corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F suspension pipe corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension pipes corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Misting of oil at suspension pipe union
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Rear suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Corrosion on rear suspension pipes
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear differential oil leak but not excessive
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Front tyres aged 15 years
Offside Rear tyre aged 19 years and worn to 3mm
oil leak
n/s/f suspension feed pipe pipe damp
Offside front shock feed pipe damp.
Offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Sil Covers Fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel Arch Liners Fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight Play Front ARB Links
Front No. Plate Damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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N782 DYB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 N782 DYB, 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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N782 DYB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1996.
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