MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,787 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
general surface to vehicle underbody and some suspension components
steering damper slight misting of oil
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre/rear section corroded
fluctuation on rear brakes [not excessive]
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings at box (2.2.B.1h)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre/rear section corroded
fluctuation on rear brakes [not excessive]
corrosion in exhaust centre section
front anti-roll bar n/s + o/s/f outer mounting bushes slightly worn
front brake pads wearing slightly low
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front wiper poor
unable to see rear coil springs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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P714 ODB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 P714 ODB, 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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What year was P714 ODB registered?
P714 ODB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P714 ODB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P714 ODB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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