MOT Status
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111,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ends of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front lower suspension arms inner bushes perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front suspension lower arm inner bushes perished
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front lower suspension arms inner bushes perished
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front suspension lower arm inner bushes deteriating
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
baffles loose in exhaust
front tyres low inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sideskirts fitted preventing full inspection of outer sill panels
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering box
slight play in steering box
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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S962 DWH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S962 DWH, 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 S962 DWH registered?
S962 DWH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1998.
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