MOT Status
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126,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Steering damper leaking oil
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Steering idler bush has play. (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight play in steering idler bush
Front number plate cracked
N/S/R tyre inner and outer side walls showing run flat damage
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
all four tyres are near to legal limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
all four tyres are near to legal limit
both front tyres near to legal limit
n/s/f drag link ball joint boot split
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside centre drag link gaiter split.
Offside body bar mounting split.(Crossmember to Outer sill).
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear number plate starting to disfigure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear number plate starting to disfigure
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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G3 NVE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 G3 NVE, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G3 NVE registered?
G3 NVE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 1997.
Is G3 NVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G3 NVE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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