MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general corrosion
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipes loose and detached. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to junction block on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust support bracket corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Centre exhaust silencer corroded.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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P798 KMS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 P798 KMS, 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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P798 KMS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 1997.
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