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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front headlight wiper inoperative
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front headlight wiper inoperative
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front headlight wiper inop
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded
Please check rear inner brake pads. Calliper not allowing full inspection
Rear Brake pipes/fuel pipes slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust corroded
Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Please check rear inner brake pads. Calliper not allowing full inspection
Rear Brake pipes/fuel pipes slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust corroded
Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Silencer corroded
Front Both tyres slight perished
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/s & O/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Silencer corroded
Front Both tyres slight perished
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/s & O/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slight perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Both tyres Perishing 245/45/17
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both tyres perishing 245/45/17
Rear silencer corroded
Front Both tyres perrishing 245/45/17
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre perrishing 245/45/17
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Silencer corroded
Nearside Front Track rod 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Both tyres perrishing 245/45/17
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre perrishing 245/45/17
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Silencer corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres wearing unevenly & deteriorated
both rear tyres close to legal limit & deteriorated 245/45/17W
All 4 tyers in poor condition 245/45/17
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
All 4 tyers in poor condition 245/45/17
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wiper blade split
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering damper moist
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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S416 BHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 S416 BHC, 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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S416 BHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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