MOT Status
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94,992 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET... (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
EXHAUST BOXES RUSTY...
FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG...
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALLFOUR TYRES... (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
EXHAUST BOXES RUSTY...
FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG...
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALLFOUR TYRES... (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sound deadening material insecure UNDER BONNET... (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sound deadening material insecure UNDER BONNET... (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
bonnet sound deading loose
diff oil leak
front discs worn
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))
engine,undertray & sill covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
sill covers + full undertray fitted
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
plastic sill covers fitted and engine under tray fitted
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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S253 ORV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 S253 ORV, 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 S253 ORV registered?
S253 ORV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S253 ORV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S253 ORV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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