MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
REAR DISCS RUSTY
WASHERS POOR
Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
SERVICE BRAKE efficentcy only 54% advise brake check
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
SERVICE BRAKE efficentcy only 54% advise brake check
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre splitting on inner wall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
n/s front tyre cut and wheel damadged
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre cut
offside front fog lamp inop
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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P52 UGW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P52 UGW, 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 P52 UGW registered?
P52 UGW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 1996.
Is P52 UGW safe to buy?
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