MOT Status
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94,319 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S Drop arm spindle has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inside edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s front top mounting slight bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
n\s and o\s front tyre worn on inner tread
Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s front slight cracks in rubber mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all four tyres worn on inner tread
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres worn on inside
all four tyres worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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MEY 81 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 MEY 81, 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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What year was MEY 81 registered?
MEY 81 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is MEY 81 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MEY 81 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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