MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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HGC 508J is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HGC 508J, 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 HGC 508J registered?
HGC 508J is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 April 1997.
Is HGC 508J safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGC 508J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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