MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
slit play in steering box
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear and offside rear tyers are cracking on outer wall
slight oil leak from steering box
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Wheel bolt(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres are cracking on outer walls
exhaust deteriorated
slight oil leak from steering box
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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NIW 717 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 NIW 717, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was NIW 717 registered?
NIW 717 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is NIW 717 safe to buy?
The MOT history for NIW 717 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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