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46,281 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
under-seal applied on full underside of vehicle for protection- testable components obscured
Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
under-seal applied on full underside of vehicle for protection- testable components obscured
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
vehicle has been undersealed obscuring some testable components
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Side repeater incorrect colour Both nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))
Both front fog lights not working.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlight levelling sensor bracket broken off from body of car.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casing badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower's (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle has facial corrosion
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower's (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle has facial corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (2.4.G.1)
All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
off side rear brake disc corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/s/r suspension joint slight play/worn.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs corroded and pitted
both rear brake discs scored
o/s/r brake juddering / warped
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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W127 BBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 W127 BBA, 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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W127 BBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2000.
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