MOT Status
ValidMileage
109,537 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust corroded and in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust box rusty
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler has play (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler has play (2.3 (a) (i))
minor oil leak, o/s/r tyre on limit
minor oil leak
o/s/f tyre wearing low
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)
both front tyres cracked / perished sidewalls
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
both front tyres cracked / perished sidewalls
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
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P879 AWV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 P879 AWV, 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 P879 AWV registered?
P879 AWV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 1996.
Is P879 AWV safe to buy?
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