MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,222 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s door latch sticks sometimes
bodywork rusty in places
front discs ridged
nearside front bumper loose
nearside front outer sill rusty
rear fuel pipes rusty
some play nearside rear wheel bearing
underneath general rust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering idler.
All suspension bushes perished.
Coil spring rusty.
Front discs worn.
General movement from steering wheel.
Play in front wheel bearings.
Play in o/s/f top wishbone bush (front). †
Play in rear wheel bearings.
Rust build up on underside of vehicle and on front bumper mountings.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
general perishing to all suspension bushes
rust build up on chassis and front bumper mounts and on sills of vehicle
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
general perishing to all suspension bushes
rust build up on chassis and front bumper mounts and on sills of vehicle
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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4988 UZ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 4988 UZ, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 4988 UZ registered?
4988 UZ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is 4988 UZ safe to buy?
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