MOT Status
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41,569 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)
bonnet insulation deteriorated & insecure
both front tyres heavily perished & cracked
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
windscreen wiper smearing
Front Registration plate broken
Front tyres both sides are deteriorated crack in the tread and sidewall
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged crack both sides (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wiper blade worn
Emission system just met the requirements CO level at 1st fast idle was fail
Engine bonnet insulator deteriorated/damage by rats
Nearside Front tyre damage at outer sidewall
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight oil leak /moist of oil at intake manifole
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
engine component,the top of the engine, ( damage/ Nest of Rat)
front registration plate crack
front tyres are crack at outer tread sidewall
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering return pipe (2.3.3b)
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Emission system just met the requirements CO level at 1st fast idle was fail
Engine bonnet insulator deteriorated/damage by rats
Nearside Front tyre damage at outer sidewall
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight oil leak /moist of oil at intake manifole
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
engine component,the top of the engine, ( damage/ Nest of Rat)
front registration plate crack
front tyres are crack at outer tread sidewall
front registration plate cracked
front tyres start to crack
nearside front tyre valve and rear tyre valves deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet insulation insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet insulation insecure
Nearside 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)
front number plate cracked.
Nearside 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)
nsf steering idle arm - slight play on the ball joints
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre uneven wear inner tread
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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88 ARC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 88 ARC, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of 88 ARC?
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What year was 88 ARC registered?
88 ARC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is 88 ARC safe to buy?
The MOT history for 88 ARC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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