MOT Status
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132,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front outer and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear brake light not working/disconnected.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and back pads low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Y171 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 Y171 XJU, 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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What year was Y171 XJU registered?
Y171 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2001.
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