MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Oil leak
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Oil leak
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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P338 PLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 P338 PLX, 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 P338 PLX registered?
P338 PLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 1996.
Is P338 PLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P338 PLX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P338 PLX have outstanding finance?
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