MOT Status
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118,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General corrosion underbody front to rear
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and rear (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General corrosion underbody front to rear
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and rear (5.3.2 (d))
Front Numberplate damaged
Exhaust Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroded
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And Corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Front Springs Corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And Corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Subframe Corroded
Rear Suspension Arms Corroded
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
center exhaust slightly corroded
Exhaust Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Spring Corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Subframe And Suspension Corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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YJZ 5014 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 YJZ 5014, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YJZ 5014 registered?
YJZ 5014 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1998.
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