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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
sill covers and under bellys fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
sill covers and under bellys fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2air suspension strut towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake warning displayed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive air suspension towers slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
bulb failure warning displayed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre is worn to three mm
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
tyre pressure monitor light is illuminated
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
tyre pressure moniter warning displayed
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
tyre pressure moniter warning displayed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn on edges of tread and perrished
nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread
tyre pressure moniter display activated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE PADS 80% WORN
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SG04 VYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 SG04 VYD, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SG04 VYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2004.
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