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TNB 161J

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,980 mi
Last recorded79,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 161J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underside has been undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,978 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rubber missing

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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TNB 161J is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 29,052 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 TNB 161J, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TNB 161J registered?

TNB 161J is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2015.

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