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81,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - arm that shock absorber & anti roll bar linkage bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under trays fitted
both rear tyres bald inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Slight play in NSF steering rack end joint
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED
Play in offside bottom ball joint.
plastic trim fitted under vehicle inspection limited
rear pads wearing thin
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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P44 USY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 P44 USY, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P44 USY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 2004.
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