MOT Status
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61,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
central exhaust clamp missing
engine undertray fitted
fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust clamp missing
Coil spring corroded all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all suspension bushes deteriorating
corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
fuel filler cap seal deteriorating
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and very old (2012) 275/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre old
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Stop lamp(s) not working cable not connected? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x18 dunlop (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and very old (2012) 275/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre old
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 93Y on limits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 95Y near limits (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine and under trays fitted
general surface corrosion throughout lower suspension components
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front bonnet latch not secureing
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and old (2007) 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear brake pads getting low
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
all exhaust clamps weakening
covers fitted obscuring some components
surface corrosion to underside components
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
covers fitted obscuring some components
surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/40/18 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
engine and under trays fitted
general surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle and suspension components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
surface corrosion to underside components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
surface corrosion to underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
steering damp has slight misting of oil
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear tyre badly age cracked
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear tyre badly age cracked
offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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X311 XLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 X311 XLJ, 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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X311 XLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2000.
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