MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)
ARB corroded d bushes worn,
bonnet catch sticking
brake pipes corroded
front brake pads worn low 3mm
o/s/f lower sus swivel worn
parking brake release lever sticking
rear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn
rear exhaust corroded
rear flexi brake hoses worn/perished
rear sus arms and sub frame corroded
ARB corroded d bushes worn,
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
bonnet catch sticking
brake pipes corroded
front brake pads worn low 3mm
o/s/f lower sus swivel worn
parking brake release lever sticking
rear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn
rear exhaust corroded
rear flexi brake hoses worn/perished
rear sus arms and sub frame corroded
rear sus arms generally corroded
steering idler worn bushes
brake fluid low level
exhaust system corroded
front anti roll bar corroded around D bushes
front brake pads worn to 5mm/discs corroded and worn
o/s/f lower sus wishbone swivel slightly worn
parking brake lever release sticking
rear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn
rear flexi brake hoses perished
rear steel brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
brake fluid low level
exhaust system corroded
front anti roll bar corroded around D bushes
front brake pads worn to 5mm/discs corroded and worn
o/s/f lower sus wishbone swivel slightly worn
parking brake lever release sticking
rear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn
rear flexi brake hoses perished
rear steel brake pipes corroded
rear sus arms generally corroded
steering idler worn bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
signs of oil leaking on steering damper
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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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K8 OJJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 K8 OJJ, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K8 OJJ registered?
K8 OJJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is K8 OJJ safe to buy?
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