MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak from under engine
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears cracking/pershing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease on gator (5.3.4 (b) (i))
undertray fitted obscuring components
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears cracking/pershing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
undertray fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
offside rear (outer sidewall & tread) Tyre has a tear, caused by separation of its structure
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside rear (outer sidewall & tread) Tyre has a tear, caused by separation of its structure
Oil leak
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre valves deteriorated slightly
nearside front upper suspension mount bush deteriorated slightly
offside front tyre valve deteriorated slightly
offside front upper suspension bush deteriorated slightly
nearside front tyre badly cracking outer tread
offside front tyre badly cracking outer/inner tread
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre cracked and worn inside edge
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre cracked and worn inside edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front tyres tread pattern cracking but not to cords yet
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak from engine
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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EUA 1T is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 EUA 1T, 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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EUA 1T is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1997.
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