MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
Nearside secondary bonnet locking mechanism not locking bonnet in place - Off side locking mechanism correctly at time of test
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
Nearside secondary bonnet locking mechanism not locking bonnet in place - Off side locking mechanism correctly at time of test
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rollover bar warning light on dash
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front top damper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
rollover bar warning light on dash
Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of vehicle ()
OS headlamp has a stone chip
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak Engine ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of vehicle ()
OS headlamp has a stone chip
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak Engine ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Very slight play in steering idler arm bush
front anti roll bar bushes worn
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Very slight play in steering idler arm bush
front anti roll bar bushes worn
exhaust front pipe bracket broken
stone chip o/s/f head lamp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P901 LRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 P901 LRX, 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 P901 LRX registered?
P901 LRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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