MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear offside rear tyre perished on sidewall
Offside Rear offside rear tyre perished on sidewall
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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897 MWL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 897 MWL, 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 37 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 897 MWL registered?
897 MWL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1989.
Is 897 MWL safe to buy?
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