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130,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Axle 1 (3.7.B.3)
N/S/R Tyre has a nail in tread non repairable
Undertrays fitted
Battery insecure Battery clamp missing (1.9.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Axle 1 (3.7.B.3)
N/S/R Tyre has a nail in tread non repairable
Undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
offside front tyre slightly out of shape
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Y8 ASG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 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 Y8 ASG, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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Y8 ASG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2005.
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