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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/side (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system slightly corroded also has a slight leak
Battery light on
Nearside Front fog lamp in op
Parking brake efficiency only just met - attention required
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear suspension rubbers age cracking
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Battery light on
Nearside Front fog lamp in op
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear suspension rubbers age cracking
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear flexible brake hoses age cracking
movement in o/s steering arm
rear suspension rubbers age cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven 37% (3.7.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both void of tread inner edges (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 void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear flexible brake hoses age cracking
movement in o/s steering arm
rear suspension rubbers age cracking
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge, close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm outer (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge, close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body sill covers fitted
nearside track rod end noisy
rear coil springs corroded
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body sill covers fitted
nearside track rod end noisy
rear coil springs corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pads worn slightly
small cut in outer sidewall of front nearside tyre
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pads worn slightly
small cut in outer sidewall of front nearside tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror/indicator damaged
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror/indicator damaged
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R27 ATB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 R27 ATB, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R27 ATB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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