MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
oil leak from diff
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
dif. oil leak.
engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
moisture ingress into nearside front indicator
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Upper near side / off side front upper strut rubber mounts signs of wear ...
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
centre stop light inop
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre stop light inop
nearside and offside front inner brake pads wearing low
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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S987 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 S987 OGC, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S987 OGC registered?
S987 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1999.
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