MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded inner x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f bumper insecure
o/s/f wing corroded
oil leak
sill covers and engine cover fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust middle box corroded
n/s/f inner tyre tread worn
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust middle box corroded
n/s/f inner tyre tread worn
sill covers fitted
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal anti-slip rubeer worn
corrosion to front o/s wing
exhaust corroded
n/s spot light light not working
o/s door mirror slightly loose
sill covers fitted
slight damage to front reg plate
spare tyre missing
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre inner tread wearing
sill covers fitted
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre inner tread wearing
sill covers fitted
Both front tyres are worn low on shoulders and both tyres are near to legal minimum.
Exhaust mid box in poor condition.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Heavy oil leak from engine.
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres are worn low on shoulders and both tyres are near to legal minimum.
Exhaust mid box in poor condition.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Heavy oil leak from engine.
Brake pipes above rear axle are corroded.
Centre stop lamp inoprative.
Exhaust rear box is in poor condition due to corrosion.
Nearside front fog lamp inoprative.
Nearside rear tyre at legal limit.
Offside rear tyre is below pressure.
Oil leaks from engine.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear fuel pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
surface corrosion on o/s centre floor
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S514 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S514 AJL, 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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S514 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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