MOT Status
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115,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides. (7.1.2 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear underside (spare wheel well)
Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Boot floor corroded slightly.
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber lower joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge tread 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
full underbody panel fitted
slight play in both front wheel bearings
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Offside Front Braking system leaking around flexi pipe joint (3.6.A.1)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Advise Full Underbody Guard Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear and front tyres shalow cuts
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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YR55 TZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 YR55 TZV, 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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YR55 TZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2005.
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