MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre worn to limit 1.6mm
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FR NO PLATE CRACKED==BR PEDAL SPONGY==ENG COVERS==AXLE OIL LEAK==FR DISCS BADLY WORN/PADS APPEAR LOW
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
WIPER POOR==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==ENG COVER==AXLE OIL LEAK==FR DISCS LIPPED==ENG MAN LIGHT ON
WIPER POOR==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==ENG COVER==AXLE OIL LEAK==FR DISCS LIPPED==ENG MAN LIGHT ON
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGY==FR DISCS WORN===FR PADS VERY LOW 2.5MM?==REQ 4 WHEEL ALIGN==OSF TYRE2MM==OSR 1.8MM NSR2.5MM
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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X742 FNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 X742 FNV, 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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What year was X742 FNV registered?
X742 FNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2000.
Is X742 FNV safe to buy?
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