MOT Status
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96,891 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))
Front Lower 2x transmission pipes corroded
Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering damper leaking slightly
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly damaged
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake pedal does not have much reserve travel
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Lower 2x transmission pipes corroded
Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering damper leaking slightly
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly damaged
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake pedal does not have much reserve travel
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust mount broken
Centre Stop lamp not working brake light (1.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake hoses deteriorated
both rera tyre outer sidewalls cracking
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
both rera tyre outer sidewalls cracking
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S931 TEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 S931 TEV, 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 S931 TEV registered?
S931 TEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 August 1998.
Is S931 TEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S931 TEV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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