MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/front tyre wall has a cut but not deep to reach cord or ply
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/front tyre wall has a cut but not deep to reach cord or ply
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s front tyre wall deteriorated
rear brake discs slight pitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s front tyre wall deteriorated
rear brake discs slight pitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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S157 KGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 S157 KGO, 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 S157 KGO registered?
S157 KGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S157 KGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S157 KGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S157 KGO have outstanding finance?
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