MOT Status
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84,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Boot floor corroding
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Boot floor corroding
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside-offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside-offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P40 MDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 P40 MDL, 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 P40 MDL registered?
P40 MDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2002.
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