MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine cover fitted at time of test.
Nearside rear tyre bold on inside edge / perishing slightly.
Offside rear brake flexi hose perishing.
Rea metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
Rear sub frame corroding.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking Leak at filter / pump assembly. (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine cover fitted at time of test.
Nearside rear tyre bold on inside edge / perishing slightly.
Offside rear brake flexi hose perishing.
Rea metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
Rear sub frame corroding.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust bracket near cat to rear exhaust pipe joint corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers inside door release lever loose.
front brake pads low.
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
drivers inside door release lever loose.
front brake pads low.
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Slight play in both front wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Slight play in both front wheel bearing
offside rear brake flexi hose starting to perish.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear brake flexi hose starting to perish.
nearside front tyre bold on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre bold on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
centre offside silencer starting to corrode.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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T426 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 T426 BLJ, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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T426 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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