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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.
vehicle wax oiled underside.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front brake pads getting low.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to cords, tread depth on legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills and plastic trims on rear suspension arms.
vehicle wax oiled underside.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper tie rod arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirt fitted to both outer sill/plastic trims on both rear suspension arms.
vehicle wax oiled underside.
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn on inner edges down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper tie rod arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirt fitted to both outer sill/plastic trims on both rear suspension arms.
vehicle wax oiled underside.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints. (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper tie bar rods corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges.
vehicle wax oil under side.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight wear on both front inner edges of tyres.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
little reserve travel in handbrake.
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from engine ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear brake hose is slightly deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish slightly
both rear tyres getting low on tread on edges
o/s/f brake flexi hose slight cracking
o/s/r metal brake pipe slight corroding
o/s/r tyre's sidewall perishing
tested in wet conditions
n/s/f indicator starting to show white light
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both rear brake flexi hoses starting to crack
both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
both rear tyres getting low on inner edges
n/s/f indicator starting to show white light
o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slight
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
steering idler bush has slight play.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P608 OEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 P608 OEV, 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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P608 OEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 1997.
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