MOT Status
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145,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Centre exhaust outer casing badly corroded.
Center exhaust outer casing badly corroded
Central exhaust silencer outter casing corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corrosion outer layer
centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.
engine oil leak (large amount of oil on engine under tray)
o/s/r brake disc surface rust.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box outer casing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust box outer skin poor condition
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn
air bag light on
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise exhaust silencer outer cover corroded away
advise exhaust silencer outer cover corroded away
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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P286 BBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 P286 BBC, 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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P286 BBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P286 BBC safe to buy?
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