MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
emissions first test failed
exhaust system rusty
front indicator bulbs starting to discolour
front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish
front wheel bearings slight play
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement
nearside rear jacking point rubber missing
rear brake hoses starting to perish
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
slight oil leak
steering box/ idler slight movement
emissions first test failed
exhaust system rusty
front indicator bulbs starting to discolour
front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish
front wheel bearings slight play
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside rear jacking point rubber missing
nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm
rear brake hoses starting to perish
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
steering idler and box slight movement
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
emissions first test failed
exhaust system rusty
front indicator bulbs starting to discolour
front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish
front wheel bearings slight play
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm
nearside rear jacking point rubber missing
offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm
rear brake hoses starting to perish
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
steering idler and box slight movement
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside front headlight cracked but not affecting light output on beam pattern.
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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M8 SAK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 M8 SAK, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M8 SAK registered?
M8 SAK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1995.
Is M8 SAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for M8 SAK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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