MOT Status
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156,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front steering idler arm bush slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front steering idler arm bush slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pedal soft
rear discs pitted +scored
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear discs pitted +scored
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal soft
Long travel on parking brake.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn and lipped
slight movement to both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn and lipped
slight movement to both front wheel bearings
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?
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V959 LAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 V959 LAN, 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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V959 LAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2000.
Is V959 LAN safe to buy?
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