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Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corroded exhaust
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
corroded exhaust
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General age related corrosion on underside components
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN THE SIDE WALLS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN THE SIDE WALLS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust centre & tail deteriorating
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust centre & tail deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both sides front indicator lenses missing
o/s/f side repeater showing white light
temp fuel cap fitted advise replacement
temp masking to both front headlamps
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both sides front indicator lenses missing
o/s/f side repeater showing white light
temp fuel cap fitted advise replacement
temp masking to both front headlamps
front suspension componantsn showing surface corrosion
rear drive shafts diff flanges leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front suspension componantsn showing surface corrosion
rear drive shafts diff flanges leaking
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
O/S/F corner bumper bracket corroded
oil leak from diff
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
aerial insecure placed in boot
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P179 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 P179 GDB, 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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P179 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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