MOT Status
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138,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR DIFF LEAKING
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Middle exhaust box slightly corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation within (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Middle exhaust box slightly corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation within (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damagad.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some wear fromt brake discs
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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G7 OMY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 G7 OMY, 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 G7 OMY registered?
G7 OMY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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