MOT Status
ValidMileage
28,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak from steering damper
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s and o/s rear brake furrules corrision
n/s front wheel bearing has play
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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P218 TMX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 P218 TMX, 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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How do I check the history of P218 TMX?
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What year was P218 TMX registered?
P218 TMX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P218 TMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P218 TMX 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.
Does P218 TMX have outstanding finance?
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