MOT Status
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58,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake discs all round are pitted
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake discs all round are pitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure interior mirror (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre Valve stem staring to crack
both rear tyre tread cracking
offside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
both rear tyre tread cracking
offside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge
offside washer jet mis-aligned
rear tyre pressures are low
Oil leak
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
front no plate cracked
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
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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A1 GYK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 A1 GYK, 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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What year was A1 GYK registered?
A1 GYK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A1 GYK safe to buy?
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