MOT Status
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54,539 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box weeping / n/s/f brake slight bind
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front brake discs slightly pitted.
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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F178 WDE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 F178 WDE, 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 37 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 F178 WDE registered?
F178 WDE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 1989.
Is F178 WDE safe to buy?
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