MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside inner arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside inner arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
offside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre tread on outer edge getting low
o/s/f tyre tread on outer edge getting low
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f tyre tread on outer edge getting low
o/s/f tyre tread on outer edge getting low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
255/35/zr19 96y michelin
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W5 LSW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,185 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 W5 LSW, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was W5 LSW registered?
W5 LSW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2009.
Is W5 LSW safe to buy?
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