MOT Status
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53,410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear shocks are deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))
front and back suspension is quite rusty
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction bas light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/r brake pipe corroded off flexihose
rear tyres close to legal limit
slight cracks on inner sidewall n/s/f tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre brake light does not work
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap seal cracking
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
mid section exhaust box to rear pipe s/deterioration /corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap rubber seal starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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B8 AAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 B8 AAS, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B8 AAS registered?
B8 AAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 1999.
Is B8 AAS safe to buy?
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