MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front all suspension components covered in surface corrosion
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear all suspension components covered in surface corrosion
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Direction indicators incorrect colour NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too high BOTH HEADLAMPS (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust life limited
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust life limited
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
rear exhaust corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
rear exhaust corroded
front number plate cracked
rear brake discs corroding
front brake discs corroding on inside face
front number plate cracked
rear brake discs starting to corrode
slight oil leak from engine
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
near side rear fog lamp not working
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge
plastic sill covers fitted
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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P836 MOT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 P836 MOT, 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 P836 MOT registered?
P836 MOT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 1997.
Is P836 MOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for P836 MOT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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