MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,064 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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F597 PYW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 F597 PYW, 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 F597 PYW registered?
F597 PYW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F597 PYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F597 PYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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