MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
suspension components surface corrosion
Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe fixing bolts rusted badly (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe mounting bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front foglamp not working
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front foglamp not working
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear rusted badly at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp not working
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush oily (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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)
slight freeplay in n/s steering idler
steering box is slightly damp
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged
power steering box is slightly damp
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)
power steering box is slightly damp
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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P405 YGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 P405 YGJ, 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 P405 YGJ registered?
P405 YGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P405 YGJ safe to buy?
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