MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres perished and worn on edges
exhaust very rusty
front discs worn
oil leak
Both of the front suspension top strut mounts are starting to split.
Both of the front tyres are starting to perrish.
Oil leak noted from the engine.
The gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket is corroded.
The second exhaust silencer is corroded.
Wear noted on the front brake discs.
oil leak
r/n/s tyre worn to 4mm
exhaust very rusty
metal brake pipes rusty in places
emitions slow to drop
exhaust rusty
front pads appear 70% worn
oil leak
wet and icy test
exhaust rusty
wet test
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust rusty
wet test
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
exhaust rusty
wiper poor
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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D23 BNS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 D23 BNS, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D23 BNS registered?
D23 BNS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is D23 BNS safe to buy?
The MOT history for D23 BNS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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