MOT Status
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120,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect All shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Behind bumper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under trays obscuring testable items
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs worn
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre brake light lens damaged
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in both front suspension strut lower ball joints.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear oil filled suspension unit slighty damp
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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NFZ 5770 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 NFZ 5770, 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.
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What year was NFZ 5770 registered?
NFZ 5770 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2002.
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