MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,924 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
All tyres sidewalls cracked and perished due to age
Slight play in nearside front king pin
Slight play in offside front king pin
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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BIB 1971 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 BIB 1971, 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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How do I check the history of BIB 1971?
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What year was BIB 1971 registered?
BIB 1971 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1999.
Is BIB 1971 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BIB 1971 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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