MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Catalytic converters under car rattling
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system rusty
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear lower sill under car has slight corrosion
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion Front of the N/S/R lower sill and behind bumper on O/S/F (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Upper stop lamp not working
both front headlamps misty
corroded exhaust system from cat back
stone chip in centre and upper N/S but not in drivers view
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle and all pipes at rear over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Body has slight corrosion Front of the N/S/R lower sill and behind bumper on O/S/F (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Upper stop lamp not working
both front headlamps misty
corroded exhaust system from cat back
stone chip in centre and upper N/S but not in drivers view
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle and all pipes at rear over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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OW51 JOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 OW51 JOJ, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OW51 JOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2001.
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