MOT Status
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42,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Bulge inboard end no pressure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam cut off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also park brake lower effort. (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.155 c/o (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake imbalance 18%
Front wheel bearings not tested due to brake binds
Both rear inner driveshaft seals weeping
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slightly low hand brake perfomance on near side wheel
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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D299 OGC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 D299 OGC, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D299 OGC registered?
D299 OGC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is D299 OGC safe to buy?
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