MOT Status
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78,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage Damp (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine misted with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
perishing of offside rear tyre noted (cracking of sidewall) also cuts in sidewall
slight imbalance to rear footbrake readings.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight imbalance to rear footbrake readings.
slight play in both front hub bearings,o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.
slight play in both front wheel bearings,both front tyres wearing close to limits.
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ns+osf ft tyre outer walls cut/damaged,ns+osf wheel outer rims kerb damaged,ft undertray & plastic oversills fitted,inner rear arches/load space covered.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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M16 SWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M16 SWG, 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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What year was M16 SWG registered?
M16 SWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is M16 SWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for M16 SWG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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