MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Surface corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
Wipers only work on fast .
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear diff leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to rear suspension components
wipers only working on fast
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view
Slight oil leak from rear axle
Wipers only work on one speed
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view
Slight oil leak from rear axle
Wipers only work on one speed
Nearside Front flat
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
diff oil leak
engine covers and under trays fitted
surface rust on underside
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front flat
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
diff oil leak
engine covers and under trays fitted
surface rust on underside
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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P144 YPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 P144 YPL, 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 P144 YPL registered?
P144 YPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 1996.
Is P144 YPL safe to buy?
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