MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,677 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Light corrosion to suspension subframes and components
Some abs pulsation felt whilst testing brakes
Some service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs
General corrosion to all suspension components
Light corrosion to rear brake discs
Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination
Replacement brake pipes very poorly fitted
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes
Some deterioration to suspension bushes
Some service wear and corrosion to front brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear view interior mirror is adrift
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear view interior mirror is adrift
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
STEERING DAMPER HAS MISTING OF OIL
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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 ESC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 G8 ESC, 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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How do I check the history of G8 ESC?
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What year was G8 ESC registered?
G8 ESC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is G8 ESC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G8 ESC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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