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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Vehicle in need of a full brake service
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
ABC light illuminated.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
engine cover & undertrays fitted.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
engine cover & undertrays fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
hole/crack in n/s side repeater lens
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear tyre low tread in center of tyre
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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YFJ 1X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 YFJ 1X, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YFJ 1X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2003.
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