MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
screw in o/s/f tyre
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
screw in o/s/f tyre
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes in clips (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F tyre 3mm tread outer
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall and wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall and wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Bonnet insulation burning on exhaust manifold
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Uneven tyre wear on front tyres
Bonnet insulation burning on exhaust manifold
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Uneven tyre wear on front tyres
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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G8 ABP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 G8 ABP, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G8 ABP registered?
G8 ABP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2000.
Is G8 ABP safe to buy?
The MOT history for G8 ABP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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