MOT Status
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108,601 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front chassis/subfram surface corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Subfram /chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to exhaust middle box
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to exhaust middle box
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to both front shockabsorbers
corrosion to exhaust centre box
engine belly pan fitted
corrosion on exhaust system and slight rattle from baffles
slight wear in power steering hydraulic ram
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
slight wear in power steering hydraulic ram
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both front to rear and both front metal brake pipes painted
corrosion to exhaust centre box
corrosion to n/s/f inner wing
Nearside Rear rear exhaust section front silencer in poor condition, outer skin peeling.
door sill covers fitted.
vehicle under trays fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear exhaust section front silencer in poor condition.
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door sill covers fitted.
engine under trays fitted.
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable pivot ball joint excessively stiff (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear exhaust section front silencer in poor condition.
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
door sill covers fitted.
engine under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
side skirts are fited and is unable too see NS and OS sills
silght play in steering box
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front tyres have inner - outer tread wear
NSF Tyre has a cut across the tread deep but not down to the cord
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear tyres have some centre tread wear
Topped up engine oil 1.5L eurolite
Slight wear to front brake discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play to nearside rear upper rose joint
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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P617 RGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P617 RGF, 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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P617 RGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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