MOT Status
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89,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
both front tyres worn inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s rear tyres has cut but not exposing cords
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres starting to crack on outer edges and treads
front brake discs badly corroded
rear brake discs badly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
oil leak from engine /power steering
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
oil leak from engine /power steering
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
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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J888 HKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 J888 HKH, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J888 HKH registered?
J888 HKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2002.
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