MOT Status
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92,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Both front shock absorber bodyies very corroded but not leaking oil
Center exhaust silencer box corroded and de-laminated but not leaking exhaust gases
Front anti-roll bar very corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside headlight has condensation in the lens and is slightly affecting beam image and light output
Both front shock absorber bodyies very corroded but not leaking oil
Center exhaust silencer box corroded and de-laminated but not leaking exhaust gases
Front anti-roll bar very corroded
Offside headlight has condensation in the lens and is slightly affecting beam image and light output
Both front and rear registration plates slightly faded
Exhaust system corroded and de-laminated but not leaking exhaust gases
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside headlight lens has stone damage and has condensation in it slightly reducing light output but meets required standard
Both front and rear registration plates slightly faded
Exhaust system corroded and de-laminated but not leaking exhaust gases
Offside headlight lens has stone damage and has condensation in it slightly reducing light output but meets required standard
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust bracket has broken loose but the exhaust system is still very sercure & supported
parking brake has a lot of travel
rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded
slight condensation in nearside front lamp unit
slight play in both front wheel bearings
unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust bracket has broken loose but the exhaust system is still very sercure & supported
parking brake has a lot of travel
rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded
slight condensation in nearside front lamp unit
slight play in both front wheel bearings
unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads
CHIP IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT...
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
CHIP IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT GLASS...
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
CHIP IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT GLASS...
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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P796 JJU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 P796 JJU, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P796 JJU registered?
P796 JJU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 1997.
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