MOT Status
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122,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
centre exhaust corroded
long travel parking brake
slight oil leak differential
slight oil leak steering box
exhaust rusty
very slight play nsf wheel bearing
exhaust very rusty
exhaust rusty
Engine oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
exhaust corroded
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
n/s parking brake effort low
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust very rusty
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
center rear exhaust box very corroded
slight play in front arb link bushes
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
front tyres worn to 3mm tread
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear tyre treads getting low.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fluid found at steering box. no p.a.s.leaks found at test.
both front tyres 2mm
exhaust corroded
front discs corroded and worn
front pads low
power steering box weeping
rear discs corroded
slight play in both front wheel bearings
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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P516 UAF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 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 P516 UAF, 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 P516 UAF registered?
P516 UAF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 1996.
Is P516 UAF safe to buy?
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