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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Convertible roof warning illuminated.
Coolant Level Warning Illuminated
Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill/Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill/Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Convertible roof warning illuminated.
Coolant Level Warning Illuminated
Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill/Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill/Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded
Convertible roof warning illuminated
Coolant level warning illuminated
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Central exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded but not blowing
Convertible roof warning illuminated-roof secure
Coolant low telltale illuminated-coolant level ok
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust centre rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Catalytic converter elements loose/rattling within cat units. Exhaust emissions not affected.
Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Wiper arm catching scuttle panel in both directions. Adjustment / repair required.
Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake disc , back shield missing due to corrosion.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake disc , back shield missing due to corrosion.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres worn at edges , outside of prescribed area.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads worn to limit
rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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P533 RFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 P533 RFS, 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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P533 RFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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