MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner wing suspension dampness on pipes recommend cleaning & further investigation
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
OFFside front tyre wall cracking
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f fog lamp damaged
o/s/f tyre wall in poor condition
warning lamps on dash on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
o/s/f fog lamp damaged
o/s/f tyre wall in poor condition
warning lamps on dash on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre bald on inside edge
offside front tyre bald on inside edge
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front pads are approx 50 per cent worn
N/S/F tyre tread on inner edge is extremly low
O/S/F tyre tread on inner edge is extremly low
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
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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NBZ 599 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 NBZ 599, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of NBZ 599?
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What year was NBZ 599 registered?
NBZ 599 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.
Is NBZ 599 safe to buy?
The MOT history for NBZ 599 shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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