MOT Status
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89,970 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Only half of the center brake light working
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
rear fog lamp switch faulty
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside poor washer aim (broken jet)
Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror loose ()
O/S mirror cover missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
creak from steering
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
knocking from o\s\f shock when wheel is turned
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front knocking from shock when turning wheel
Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative switch broken falls apart when pulled (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front knocking from shock when turning wheel
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not hitting screen (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P286 BNW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P286 BNW, 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 P286 BNW registered?
P286 BNW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is P286 BNW safe to buy?
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