MOT Status
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87,898 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2555516 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside unit (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Service brake performance low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2555516 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside unit (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Service brake performance low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering idler slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2255516 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Steering wheel cover damaged
Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering idler slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2255516 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Steering wheel cover damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front tyre has a nail in tread
near side rear tyre perrished in tread
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front tyre has a nail in tread
near side rear tyre perrished in tread
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
wiper blade slightly split
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
wiper blade slightly split
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
brake pad warning light stays on
near side front side light dim
outer sill covers fitted
although the bonnet is secured in the close position the nearside catch appears not to be working
outer sills etc are covered restricting visability to testable items
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering system
unable to see inner brake pads
windowscreen wiper blade is worn
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
although the bonnet is secured in the close position the nearside catch appears not to be working
outer sills etc are covered restricting visability to testable items
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering system
unable to see inner brake pads
windowscreen wiper blade is worn
door shuts and outer sills are covered
engine covers and undershielding in place
exhaust system corroded
rear diff appears to be leaking
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P25 PBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 P25 PBW, 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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What year was P25 PBW registered?
P25 PBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1996.
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