MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
shocks corroded front and rear
slight judder front brakes
slight uneven wear on n/s/r tyre
Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
shocks corroded front and rear
slight judder front brakes
slight uneven wear on n/s/r tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
exhaust system corroded
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
exhaust corroded
Exhaust silencer corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre brake lamp not working
centre exhaust starting to corrode
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front 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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre brake lamp not working
centre exhaust starting to corrode
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust starting to corrode
centre ehaust starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
centre ehaust starting to corrode
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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S440 KEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S440 KEC, 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 S440 KEC registered?
S440 KEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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