MOT Status
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108,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear offside and nearside hydraulic suspension hoses to shock absorbers have slight corrosion to ferrules on hoses
manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some areas
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling at rear of prop shaft is starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupler at differential end of shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Alloy (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer to hub (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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V12 BTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V12 BTU, 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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What year was V12 BTU registered?
V12 BTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 2004.
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