MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,808 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both condensed (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning steering tight (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Electronic stability system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
centre silencer deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre silencer deteriorated
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
All front brake pads look a bit low but unable to measure with the wheels on.
Nearside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge.
Nearside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All front brake pads look a bit low but unable to measure with the wheels on.
Nearside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge.
Nearside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge.
wind screen has been repaired
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1. oil leaks evident on base of engine † †2. both front tyres wearing on inner edges
1. oil leaks evident on base of engine † †2. both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P945 JRA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P945 JRA, 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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P945 JRA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1996.
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