MOT Status
ValidMileage
155,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear N/S to O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre exhaust deteriorated
nearside front lower ball joint showing signs of wear but no play detected
Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Front centre exhaust silencer corroding
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Oil leak
middle to rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Oil leak
middle to rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
rear diff leaking oil
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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P702 GMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P702 GMS, 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 P702 GMS registered?
P702 GMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1996.
Is P702 GMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P702 GMS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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