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180,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount bush, perished and split, nearing the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Car leaning to o/s further investigation required
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount bush, perished and split, nearing the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount bush, perished and split, nearing the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside drop arm to drag link gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))
chip in windscreen
front brake pads worn low
Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
nearside front brake pads wearing low
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
Steering damper has a slight leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to the nearside central area, and a small chip to the offside lower area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip to the nearside central area, and a small chip to the offside lower area. (3.2 (a) (i))
back light illuminations not working on the milometer display
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in the wheel arch corroded away at the anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot lever travels to the floor (1.1.6 (c))
nearside front tyre has nail in tread and getting low on outer edge
Metal brake pipe at hose offside corroding.
Nearside ball joint on centre steering rod deteriorating.
Offside front shock absorber gaiter detatched from the top.
Offside front tyre wearing on edges and nearing limit.
Second silencer in from the rear, outer skin corroding.
Front tyres worn on shoulders
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside end (2.2.C.1c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside end (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front tyres worn on shoulders
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate in poor condition.
off side rear brake pipe at hose joint is corroded slightly.
rear no plate deterioating
windscreen cracked in centre within limits at time of test.
Centre silencer outer skin corroding.
Chip in centre of windscreen.
Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.
Offside rear brake operates slower than nearside but within limits.
Offside rear tyre has a nail or similar in tread.
Rear number plate deteriorating.
Steering damper leaking slightly.
Track control rod (between steering box and idler) has the boots splitting on the joints at both ends.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre silencer outer skin corroding.
Chip in centre of windscreen.
Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.
Offside rear brake operates slower than nearside but within limits.
Offside rear tyre has a nail or similar in tread.
Rear number plate deteriorating.
Steering damper leaking slightly.
Track control rod (between steering box and idler) has the boots splitting on the joints at both ends.
the front and rear brake pads are low
the rear number plate is in poor condition
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
the front and rear brake pads are low
the rear number plate is in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear number plate is deteriorating.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Lowish brake readings on nearside parking brake ( 50% lower than Offside )
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear number plate is deteriorating.
parking brake lever/pedal travel near limit.
slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall
windscreen chiped in centre under 40mm
near side front tyre has small amount of side wall damage.
windscreen damaged/cracked in centre with in limit at time of test.
exhaust centre box corroded.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake travel is on the limit.
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
Slight play in steering.
centre exhaust box corroded slightly
near side front tyre worn to the legal limit in places.
off side front tyre worn near to wear indicators
small chip in windscreen
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
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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N822 WOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N822 WOE, 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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N822 WOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1996.
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