MOT Status
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100,262 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all shocks rusty, front dust covers split
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear subframe corroded
Door sill covers fitted
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
General corrosion to vehicle underbody
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover not secure
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake backing plate missing
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust centre silencer badly corroded but not leaking
Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger missing, still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front strut dust cover loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake backing plate corroded, slightly loose but still secure
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
center exhaust silencer corroded
engine covers and under trays fitted
general corrosion on under side of vehicle
outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill
Exhaust system corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to offside rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front and rear subframe and suspension all have surface corrosion
second to rear exhaust silencer corroded, outer skins peeling away
Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear and osf (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
nearside of anti roll bar fouling nearside front strut
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
nearside of anti roll bar fouling nearside front strut
both front top shock rubber mounts in poor condition
exhaust in poor condition
front discs worn
play in both front wheelbearings
tyres getting low
both front top shock rubber mounts in poor condition
exhaust in poor condition
play in both front wheelbearings
n/s front tyre low
o/s front shock leaking
play in front wheelbearings
rear section of exhaust poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
plastic covers fitted to sills
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P685 GAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 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 P685 GAW, 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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P685 GAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 1997.
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