MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,720 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underbonnet sound deadening inscure
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reversing lamp
Sound deadening material not fully secure underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
handbrake/foot operated has greater than expected travel but functions correctly
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front n/s front and n/s rear all approaching limit (4.1.E.1)
Underbonnet soundproffing disintirating and bits falling onto engine
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rusted but readings ok (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted but servicable (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted but servicable (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted but servicable (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted but servicable (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
soft top warning lamp illuminated
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
exhaust heat sheid insecure plastic side skirt damaged and insecure but not lightly to fall off
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust heat sheid insecure plastic side skirt damaged and insecure but not lightly to fall off
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak from engine
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall
Both front tyres starting to deteriorate
Registration plates starting to deteriorate
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Both front tyres starting to deteriorate
Registration plates starting to deteriorate
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres perishing. †Registration plates starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AEU 75 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 AEU 75, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AEU 75 registered?
AEU 75 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 1998.
Is AEU 75 safe to buy?
The MOT history for AEU 75 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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