MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front and rear brake disc back plate corroded and damaged
Both front shockabsorber covers adrift
Exhaust rubber mount broken
Oil leak
Roof warning light on dash
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air bag light on
fuel lines corroded
ignition light on
n/s/f tyre cut in side wall not through to cored
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
power steering pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air bag light on
fuel lines corroded
ignition light on
n/s/f tyre cut in side wall not through to cored
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
power steering pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall
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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P643 OMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P643 OMJ, 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 P643 OMJ registered?
P643 OMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P643 OMJ safe to buy?
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