MOT Status
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92,392 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front no plate in poor condition
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front coolant level warning light on dash
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp filled with condensation/moisture making the light dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above brake ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner both rear wheel hubs corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil leak.
Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Light corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside headlamp wiper blade knackered and arm siezed across headlamp glass.
Rear axle oil leak.
Transmission oil leak.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Viscous fan coupling siezed.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil leak.
Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Light corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside headlamp wiper blade knackered and arm siezed across headlamp glass.
Rear axle oil leak.
Transmission oil leak.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Viscous fan coupling siezed.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
SRS warning lamp on
o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s
stone damage o/s headlamp lens
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P146 TGP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 P146 TGP, 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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P146 TGP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 1997.
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