MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
Oil leak(s)
Play in Nearside front Idler Arm
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel rubing on inner bar
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (CENTER) DRAG LINK BAR(P/SIDE) (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush MAIN ARM LOWER OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Centre EXH BRACKET CORRODED (LOOSE)
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING TEST ITEMS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush MAIN ARM OUTER BUSHLOWER (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
battery warning lamp on
plastic covers on sills
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
battery warning lamp on
plastic covers on sills
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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S172 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 S172 LGC, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S172 LGC registered?
S172 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1999.
Is S172 LGC safe to buy?
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