MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))
rear shocks hydraulic pipes slightly corroded, nearside & offside
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
rear shocks hydraulic pipes slightly corroded, nearside & offside
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P518 GPD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 P518 GPD, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P518 GPD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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