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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered heavily in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered heavily in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
N/S/F tyre had low pressure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
N/S/F tyre had low pressure
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r handbrake........noise when released.
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre has nail on inside shoulder.
o/s/r trye worn on inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear screen cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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S437 GKS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S437 GKS, 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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S437 GKS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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