MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,993 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear exhaust mount starting to split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
oil leak
rear fuel line pipe rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front brake hoses metal sections corroded.
Rear brake hoses metal sections corroded.
Rear flexi hoses metal end slightly corroeded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine idle speed slightly high
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Engine idle speed slightly high.
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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F789 EYS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 F789 EYS, 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 F789 EYS registered?
F789 EYS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1988.
Is F789 EYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for F789 EYS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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