MOT Status
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94,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust system deteriorated
Body has slight corrosion Full undercarriage has been under sealed (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Both tyres cracking
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre cats have been cut
exhaust corroded to excess
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre cats have been cut
exhaust corroded to excess
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust silencer deteriorating & support bracketts corroded
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion offside & nearside (grease covered)
advise all metal brake pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
advise all metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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S225 PCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 S225 PCS, 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 S225 PCS registered?
S225 PCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S225 PCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S225 PCS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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