MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
offside rear tyre worn low
both front shockers damp
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
both front shockers damp
ADVISE SRS LIGHT ON AND FRONT SUSPENSION LEGGS SLIHGTLY DAMP
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
REAR TYRES ON WEAR MARKERS ADVISE
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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BLF 1Y is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 BLF 1Y, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BLF 1Y registered?
BLF 1Y is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 January 1996.
Is BLF 1Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLF 1Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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