MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
BOTH REAR FLXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED
REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY
BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak (diff. pinion seal?)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded / cracked and blowing
oil leak (diff. pinion seal?)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front bottom ball joint "Creaking" but no wear at all.
Nearside front tyre sidewall badly damaged but not excessivly.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside front bottom ball joint "Creaking" but no wear at all.
Nearside front tyre sidewall badly damaged but not excessivly.
Nearside front tyre damaged but not excessivly.
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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S11 DFE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 S11 DFE, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S11 DFE registered?
S11 DFE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S11 DFE safe to buy?
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