MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,763 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
middle exhaust hanger corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil leak off side upper.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring perished/ cracked. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front strut top noisy/stiff in operation
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Run-out on front & rear brakes
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
slight run-out on front brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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FCO 1 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 FCO 1, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FCO 1 registered?
FCO 1 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.
Is FCO 1 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FCO 1 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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