MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
vehicle under sealed
Emissions not tested alternator belt broke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose porous nearside and offside (1.1.12 (e))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective ()
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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E535 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 E535 WEX, 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 38 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 E535 WEX registered?
E535 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1988.
Is E535 WEX safe to buy?
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