MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
front brake pipes corroded
oil leak
rear brake pipes to hoses corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads low
front brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
oil leak
both front brake discs corroded inner faces
both front brake pipes starting to corrode
oil leak
brake pipe to offside rear brake hose slightly corroded
centre rear exhaust box deteriorated and rubber support mount broken
engine oil leak
front brake pads getting low
front exhaust mount separated front pipe
nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated
centre exhaust box mounting rubber broken but system still surported
centre exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriated
nearside front bumper corner damaged
nearside front tyre worn on edges close to wear bars
offside front tyre worn on edges close to wear bars
rear brake pipe above rear subframe slightly corroded
bad oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
bad oil leak
offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge
oil leak
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre close to wear bars
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre outer edge/sidewall bad cuts
wiper split slightly at end
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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P423 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 P423 VCG, 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 P423 VCG registered?
P423 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 August 1996.
Is P423 VCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P423 VCG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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