MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated
steering damper noisy in operation
Central Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriated
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorating.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lip on edges. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak Engine. ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side front outer antiroll bar bush worn
off side rear steel brake pipe (feed to flexi pipe ) corroding
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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W571 VHN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 W571 VHN, 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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W571 VHN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2000.
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