MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear suspension tie bar bushes cracked but not worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded next to anti-roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear suspension tie bar bushes cracked but not worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
slight rear brake imbalance, nearside effort lower
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Age related deterioration to all flexible brake hoses
Both front tyres showing perishing to sidewalls & wearing on inner & outer edges of tread patterns
Both rear coil springs badly corroded in lower sections
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside front (especially offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Intermediate exhaust silencer corroded & leaking exhaust gases (minor)
Misting of oil from power steering pipe under bonnet by alternator
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Play/movement in steering rack ball joints not excessive
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear subframe/chassis showing age related corrosion in several areas but none deemed structurally weakened.
Age related deterioration to all flexible brake hoses
Both front tyres showing perishing to sidewalls & wearing on inner & outer edges of tread patterns
Both rear coil springs badly corroded in lower sections
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside front (especially offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Intermediate exhaust silencer corroded & leaking exhaust gases (minor)
Misting of oil from power steering pipe under bonnet by alternator
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Play/movement in steering rack ball joints not excessive
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear subframe/chassis showing age related corrosion in several areas but none deemed structurally weakened.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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S731 UMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 S731 UMY, 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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S731 UMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1998.
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