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164,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator , brake and stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.39mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.34mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
pas pipes corroded
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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J6 OWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 J6 OWG, 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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J6 OWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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