MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front floors and centre floors surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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EBW 165J is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 EBW 165J, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EBW 165J registered?
EBW 165J is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1999.
Is EBW 165J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EBW 165J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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