MOT Status
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40,040 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front suspension pipes corroded to valve block
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear suspension pipes corroded and covered in under sealer
fuel cap seal cracked and perished
under seal all over underside
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap seal cracking
underfloor areas /underfloor components undersealed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap seal cracking
underfloor areas /underfloor components undersealed
underfloor areas /underfloor components undersealed
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
underfloor areas /underfloor components undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit rodent damage (4.11 (c) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspension warning on dash but working ok
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
suspension pipes, corroded/covered in grease
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel cap seal perishing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel cap seal perishing
Advise both repeater lamps starting to go white.
Advise front suspension mounting points slight corrosion left and right lower arms.
Advise rear suspension pipes slightly corroded.
Advise right front indicator outer lens loose (no white light).
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advise both repeater lamps starting to go white.
Advise front suspension mounting points slight corrosion left and right lower arms.
Advise rear suspension pipes slightly corroded.
Advise right front indicator outer lens loose (no white light).
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
surface corrosion on front and rear subframes
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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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G5 RLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 G5 RLD, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G5 RLD registered?
G5 RLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is G5 RLD safe to buy?
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