MOT Status
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150,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner tread slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around jacking point slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front washer jet blocked but nearside supplying hole screen
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside very slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower centre exhaust silencer outer skin very corroded but not insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower centre exhaust silencer outer skin very corroded but not insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Central Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
offside front wheel arch slight corrosion but not causing sharpe edges
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front wheel arch slight corrosion but not causing sharpe edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Y118 ECW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 Y118 ECW, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y118 ECW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2001.
Is Y118 ECW safe to buy?
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