MOT Status
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98,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering box slight movement Slight play on shaft bearings (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front section covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel pipe leaking Above rear subframe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded and temp repair
sills and underside corroded
All front anti-roll bar bushes perished
Both front lower suspension arms corroded
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Offside Front coil spring corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear subframe corroded
All front anti-roll bar bushes perished
Both front lower suspension arms corroded
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front coil spring corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear subframe corroded
All front anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn
Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers very perished and in poor condition
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
All front anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn
Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers very perished and in poor condition
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Oil leak ()
both front tyres wearing and feathering on inner edges
Oil leak ()
both front tyres feathering on inner edges
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre perishing
under trays and engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust centre box outer skin corroded
slight play front wheel bearings
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T26 HCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 T26 HCF, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was T26 HCF registered?
T26 HCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2000.
Is T26 HCF safe to buy?
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