MOT Status
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56,667 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive View obscured by undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges of both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Repeater lamp lens missing
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P185 MCS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 P185 MCS, 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 P185 MCS registered?
P185 MCS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 1997.
Is P185 MCS safe to buy?
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