MOT Status
ValidMileage
109,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering malfunctioning making a heavy cracking noise when turning lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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S16 NEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 S16 NEG, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S16 NEG registered?
S16 NEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2003.
Is S16 NEG safe to buy?
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