MOT Status
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116,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached the lower section is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed within 30cm of Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust box, has Exhaust leak, emissions un-affected
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)
brake disc modified and seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front tyres worn on edges.
fuel lines poor condition.
heavy underbody corrosion.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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G449 WPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 G449 WPN, 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 G449 WPN registered?
G449 WPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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