MOT Status
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82,415 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished and cracking
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished and cracking
all tyres perished
front tyres perised
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front wheel bearings slightly noisy
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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946 VME is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 946 VME, 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 38 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 946 VME registered?
946 VME is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1988.
Is 946 VME safe to buy?
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