MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,985 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
slight corrosion to exhaust system
Engine warning light on.
Plastic cover sills fitted.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
eml on
Eml on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust corroded
eml light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
both rear brake discs in very poor condition.
centre exhaust silencer corroded.
nearside front outer track rod end dust cover has grease on but no split found.
nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.
offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
rear diff seal leaking.
rear service brake application slightly uneven.
nearside rear tyre has large split on inner sidewall but no cords exposed.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
both rear brake discs in very poor condition.
centre exhaust silencer corroded.
nearside front outer track rod end dust cover has grease on but no split found.
nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.
offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
rear diff seal leaking.
rear service brake application slightly uneven.
nearside rear tyre has large split on inner sidewall but no cords exposed.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml staying on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight distortion on offside rear brake
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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Y797 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 Y797 SLB, 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 Y797 SLB registered?
Y797 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2001.
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