MOT Status
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32,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise replacing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area/sidewall (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area/sidewall (2012). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise replacing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area/sidewall (2011). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area/sidewall (2012). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise replacing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area/sidewall (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area/sidewall (2012). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise replacing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area/sidewall (2011). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area/sidewall (2012). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror glass defective
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror glass defective
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
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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J555 FMB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 J555 FMB, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J555 FMB registered?
J555 FMB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is J555 FMB safe to buy?
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