MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres cracked/deteriorated but not deemed excessive
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust slightly croded
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower rear exhaust slightly croded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre worn close to the wear indicators
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre is close to wear indicators.
offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators.
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise - small splits on offside front tyre inner side wall
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise - small splits on offside front tyre inner side wall
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S655 GGP 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 81.8%.
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 S655 GGP, 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 S655 GGP registered?
S655 GGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S655 GGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S655 GGP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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