MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
oil leak at rear diff
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear inner sills corroded
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight imbalance in brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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HSU 988 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 HSU 988, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HSU 988 registered?
HSU 988 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 1988.
Is HSU 988 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HSU 988 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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