MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
EML lamp illuminated
Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside front and offside front suspension coil springs corroded
Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
EML lamp illuminated
Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside front and offside front suspension coil springs corroded
Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
EML illuminated
Exhaust corroded and possible minor blow from front nearside down pipe
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front indicator lamp condensated
Steering damper/shock absorber has a slight leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
EML illuminated
Exhaust corroded and possible minor blow from front nearside down pipe
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front indicator lamp condensated
Steering damper/shock absorber has a slight leak
Both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges
Both side front suspension top mounts perished
EML illuminated
Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear number plate deteriorating
Slight misting of oil from steering damper
Washers require attention
Both front tyre treads 'getting' low
Both side front metal brake pipes corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
EML illuminated
Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. ATT SOON (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. ATT SOON (5.2.3 (e))
Steering damper has a slight oil leak/misting
Both rear brake flexible hoses perished
Front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear metal brake pipes greased
Rear number plate deteriorated
Rear under body heavily undersealed
Steering damper has a light misting of oil
Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake flexible hoses perished
Front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear metal brake pipes greased
Rear number plate deteriorated
Rear under body heavily undersealed
Steering damper has a light misting of oil
Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both outer sills covered and undertrays fitted
Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroded
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Slight misting of oil from steering damper
Washers require attention
Both side outer sills covered
Exhaust corroded
Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit. ATT SOON
Offside ear tyre wearing low
Offside front shock absorber cover damaged
Offside front suspension spring corroded
Slight misting of oil from steering damper
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre wearing low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre wearing low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
front brake balance requires attention
fuel tank strap seal corroded
offside front indicator condensated
Both front and offside rear tyres wearing low and unevenly
Drivers seatbelt worn
Front suspension springs corroded
Offside front shock absorber leaking (Att soon)
Sills covered
Slight movement in both front wheelbearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
nearside front indicator unit condensated
ALL 4 tyres wearing low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs and pads more than 2/3 worn?
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ALL 4 tyres wearing low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs and pads more than 2/3 worn?
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Cuts in nearside rear tyre tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front and rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front discs and pads wearing low.
Movement in both front wheel bearings.
Offside rear tyre wearing low.spare tyrev worn to excess.
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front discs and pads wearing low.
Movement in both front wheelbearings.
Nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Y151 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y151 XGK, 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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Y151 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2001.
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