MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All Brake Discs Rusty
Nearside Front tyre badly perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished/cracked to the cords (4.1.D.1b)
All Brake Discs Rusty
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
oil leak
NSF tyre cracked in sidewall and tread pattern.
NSR tyre cracked around sidewall and tread pattern.
Rear brake discs badly corroded.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
NSF tyre cracked in sidewall and tread pattern.
NSR tyre cracked around sidewall and tread pattern.
Rear brake discs badly corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside front tyre deteriorating
offslde front and offslde rear tyres slde wall crackes
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Off/side front tyre perished..
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
nail in tyre
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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L300 SLC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L300 SLC, 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 L300 SLC registered?
L300 SLC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is L300 SLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L300 SLC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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