MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side rear tyre worn on the inside edge
Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres bald on edges
front tyres worn on inside edge.
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inside edge.
o/s/r tyre worn on edges. n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre worn on edges. n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.
n/s/r tyre low tread.
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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J8 RUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 J8 RUB, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J8 RUB registered?
J8 RUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.
Is J8 RUB safe to buy?
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