MOT Status
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72,227 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system corroded
slight play steering idler
exhaust system corroded
slight play on steering idler
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system corroded
slight play in steering idler arms
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system corroded
slight play in steering idler arms
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
slight play in steering idler arms
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
slight play in steering idler arms
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
slight play in steering idler arms
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre blocking and uneven wear
front tyre treads low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
creak from steering
eng oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
creak from steering
eng oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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J197 AVO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 J197 AVO, 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 35 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 J197 AVO registered?
J197 AVO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 1991.
Is J197 AVO safe to buy?
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