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95,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre out of shape
Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)
Both headlamps aim at the maximum hight.
Exhaust blowing in a couple of places near limit.
Front sub-frame rear mounting bushes deteriorating
Nearside front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge.
Offside rear tyre wearing low.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure brake hose (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure and stained as if leaking at times (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking leaking under pressure (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear tyre wearing low.
Both headlamps aim at the maximum hight.
Exhaust blowing in a couple of places near limit.
Nearside front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge.
Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding near hose.
Both front tyres are wearing smooth on the shoulders
The o/s rear tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres are wearing smooth on the shoulders
The o/s rear tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder
The exhaust is leaking to the limit
corrosion has begun on the body and underside in various places
The exhaust is leaking at the centre section, nearing MOT limits
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
general corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches
corossion has begun on various suspension conponents
engine is loosing oil
the n/s outer sill trim requires securing
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear parking brake effort low
steering pipes damp
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear parking brake effort low
steering pipes damp
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside parking brake low effort
steering box and pipes damp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
slight corrosion to all four suspension coil springs
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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F168 NLE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F168 NLE, 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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F168 NLE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1988.
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