MOT Status
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87,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre exhaust mount rubber missing
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear tyres manufactured in 2010
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear tyres manufactured in 2010
Centre exhaust mount rubber missing
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Centre exhaust mount missing
Front number plate fixings loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/s front tyre 17 years old
n/s front and both rear tyres 17 years old
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Centre exhaust mount missing
Front number plate fixings loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/s front tyre 17 years old
n/s front and both rear tyres 17 years old
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
middle exhaust rubber hangerssnapped
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
middle exhaust rubber hangerssnapped
Brake performance not tested due to fuel leak (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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D998 YNO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 D998 YNO, 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 39 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 D998 YNO registered?
D998 YNO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1987.
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