MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust silencer corroded
one washer jet working o/s/f but still clearing screen
Front Oil leak under sheld damp ()
Rear exhaust box outer sheld corroded
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working boot high level (1.2.1b)
Front Oil leak under sheld damp ()
Rear exhaust box outer sheld corroded
exhaust corroded
slight play in steering idler
centre exhaust corroded
exhaust centre box outer shield corroded
high level stop light one led not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
low reading on nearside park brake
nearside steering drop arm bush worn
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
low reading on nearside park brake
nearside steering drop arm bush worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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M300 SLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 M300 SLB, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of M300 SLB?
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What year was M300 SLB registered?
M300 SLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 1996.
Is M300 SLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M300 SLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M300 SLB have outstanding finance?
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