MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault OSR cable rubbing on wheel. (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clamp burst. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear shockers corroded
noise from rear suspension
rear brake discs worn and corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nearside front tyre fouling fuel pipe (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear shockers corroded
noise from rear suspension
rear brake discs worn and corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached D Bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front 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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight mark in rear offside tyre
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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S125 BNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S125 BNT, 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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S125 BNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1998.
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