MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer joints (2.2.C.1c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front and rear number plates have slight shading on fonts
Both number plates are slightly shaded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
centre exhaust rattle
slight lift steering wheel
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/r brake disc signs rust
n/s/r tyre outter wall damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
outter sills covered
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front + rear number plates have slight shading on font
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
outer sills not tested
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
outer sills not tested
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
outter sills not tested
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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MBZ 8088 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
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 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 MBZ 8088, 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 MBZ 8088 registered?
MBZ 8088 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is MBZ 8088 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBZ 8088 shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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