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86,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine oil level on min
various covers fitted obscuring components
Brake hose ferrules/brake hoses painted.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Centre stop lamp not working.
Nearside steering idler has slight play.
Various covers fitted obscuring components.
Wiper smears
Both front brake hose and ferrules painted/covered.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various painted/covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Centre stop lamp not working.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low and scalloped (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Various covers fitted obscuring components.
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Both front brake hose and ferrules painted/covered.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various painted/covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Centre stop lamp not working.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low and scalloped (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Various covers fitted obscuring components.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in stone chip / underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive advise further investigation / only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all tyres slightly stepped / wearing on inner edges
various covers fitted obscuring components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in stone chip / underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive advise further investigation / only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
all tyres slightly stepped / wearing on inner edges
various covers fitted obscuring components
various covers fitted obscuring components
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower ball joint has slight play
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust deteriorated
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
brake pipes and hoses painted, unable to fully inspect
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes painted, un able to fully inspect
rear exhaust deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
un able to fully inspect brake pipes as painted
wiper smears
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unable to check condition of brake hoses and pipes due to them being painted
slight sidewall damage to nsf tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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D20 SJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 D20 SJL, 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 D20 SJL registered?
D20 SJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 August 1998.
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