MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing has slight play Both. (2.5.A.3c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both. (2.5.A.3c)
Centre exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wing corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape inner edge
Nearside Front wing corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust box corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
outer skin peeling on centre exhaust box
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
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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X356 JAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 X356 JAU, 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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X356 JAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 2000.
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