MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
corrosion exhaust system slight leak
corrosion rear metal brake pipes
corrosion to underside
rear brake discs poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
centre exhaust box slightly corroded.
hi level brake light not working
unable to fully check sills as they have plastic covers on them
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
centre exhaust box slightly corroded.
hi level brake light not working
unable to fully check sills as they have plastic covers on them
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust deteriorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear springs corroding
general corrosion forming throughout chassis
middle exhaust deteriorating heavily
nsf headlamp lense damaged
os headlamp aim set to upper limit
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear springs corroding
front wiper poor
general corrosion forming throughout chassis
middle exhaust deteriorating heavily
nsf headlamp lense damaged
os headlamp aim set to upper limit
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f headlight unit damaged
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
small crack nearside headlamp glass
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Y842 NJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y842 NJO, 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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Y842 NJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2001.
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