MOT Status
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97,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel cap sealing washer perishing along edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front tyre wearing on very inner and outer edges
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front tyre wearing on very inner and outer edges
Oil leak
Service brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth on edge
both front tyres low on inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/front h/lamp aim is slightly weak.
passengers front seat back does not release
slight wear on edge of off side front tyre.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/front h/lamp aim is slightly weak.
passengers front seat back does not release
slight wear on edge of off side front tyre.
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHR LEAK FROM STEERING DAMPER
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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S896 FHU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 S896 FHU, 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 S896 FHU registered?
S896 FHU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S896 FHU safe to buy?
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