MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
centre exhaust system outer casing corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust system outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system YELLOW ARROWS POINTING TO LEAK (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR FRONT MOUNTS ON REAR SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on mirror (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc holder (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on mirror (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both secondary catalysts rattling.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres on 1.6mm.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight oil leak at gearbox
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M888 EAD is a 2000 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 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 M888 EAD, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M888 EAD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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