MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,973 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Nearside headlamp wiper missing
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system outer skin corroded
Front Registration plate insecure snapped on one side (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Nearside headlamp wiper missing
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust system outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wiper blade poor
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
front number plate damaged
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
front number plate damaged
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mounts both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust sysyem deteriorated
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside reear brake hose ferrule corroded
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Wipers only work on high speed
both rear shockabsorbers corroded close to excess
offside front shock absorber casing corroded close to excess
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump/filter area (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust sysyem deteriorated
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside reear brake hose ferrule corroded
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Wipers only work on high speed
both rear shockabsorbers corroded close to excess
offside front shock absorber casing corroded close to excess
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
drivers door checkstrap not working
front exhaust stabiliser bracket broken
offside front tyre badly worn edge and tread worn to 2.0mm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
drivers door checkstrap not working
front exhaust stabiliser bracket broken
front tyres badly worn edges and offside front worn to 2.0mm
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
rear tyres worn to 3mm
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning lamp on
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre exhaust rubber mounting split!
Off side rear brake hose ferrals corroded!
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear suspension arm bushes worn & perished!
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre exhaust rubber mounting split!
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Off side rear brake hose ferrals corroded!
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear suspension arm bushes worn & perished!
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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Y857 ONY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 Y857 ONY, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y857 ONY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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