MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,605 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear differential unit wetting oil
Vehicle undersealed
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worse on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear differential unit wetting oil
Vehicle undersealed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worse on inner faces and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front ball joint covers burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front , worse on inner faces and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion
general corrosion
slight weep at steering damper
front wiper smeering
o/s/f brake disc inner surface
general underbody condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing close to limit
fuel cap seal splitting
o/s/f side repeater pale
play in both front wheel bearings
slight leak at steering damper
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face
Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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S135 EFS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 S135 EFS, 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 S135 EFS registered?
S135 EFS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 1998.
Is S135 EFS safe to buy?
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