MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,966 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tire starting to crack on the casing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tire starting to crack on the casing
Offside underside floor damaged and is corroded
Various underside components corroded
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Sound deadening material insecure underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror is held on with parcel tape ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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S290 NBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 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 S290 NBY, 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 S290 NBY registered?
S290 NBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 1998.
Is S290 NBY safe to buy?
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