MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlight Washers working but not Wipers
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil Light Warning on dash but Oil Level ok
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component OSF Power steering Pipe Connection (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Various Rust Patches Under Vehicle and Engine Bay Not Effecting Structure Strength
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlight Washers working but not Wipers
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil Light Warning on dash but Oil Level ok
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component OSF Power steering Pipe Connection (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Various Rust Patches Under Vehicle and Engine Bay Not Effecting Structure Strength
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake sensor wire rubbing on wheel
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
various rust patches under vehicle and engine bay
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Horn not working One of dual horns inoperative due to missing/corroded off (7.7 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush failed causing arm to hit sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush failed causing arm to hit sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Propeller shaft bearing seal leaking
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Center rear exhaust back box corroded badly but not leaking at time of test
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap seal perishing but still effective
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing signs of swelling and outer casing damage (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Oil leak from cylinder head cover
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush worn but still effective at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter arch seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing signs of swelling and outer casing damage (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak from cylinder head cover
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear axle shaft seal misting oil
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush worn but still effective at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter arch seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak around engine sump
Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Gearbox ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font 3d (6.3.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front wipers smearing slightly
Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge low on tread
srs light is on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge low on tread
srs light is on
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
s.r.s warning light is on
Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
s.r.s warning light is on
slight rusting on front brake disc,s
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
wiring at rear wrong side of brake flexi hose ..
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nail in outer sidewall o/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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W3 MUS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 W3 MUS, 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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W3 MUS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2000.
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