MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,507 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four road tyres worn inside edge and close to legal limit. o/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion. windscreen grazed and small chip o/s
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
all four road tyres worn inside edge and close to legal limit. o/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion. windscreen grazed and small chip o/s
o/s front tyre worn inside edge and close to legal limit. n/s/f and n/s/r worn inside edge SUSPECT TRACKING slight knocking from n/s front. steering wheel out of alignment steering pulls to n/s
slight blow from exhaust manifold †slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar end mounting bush †all four tyres slight wear on inner edges
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
slight blow from exhaust manifold †slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar end mounting bush †all four tyres slight wear on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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P688 POW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P688 POW, 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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P688 POW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P688 POW safe to buy?
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