MOT Status
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193,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
exhaust centre section corroding
All brake discs corroded
Centre Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Both tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All brake discs corroded
Centre Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Both tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres close to limit
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
both rear tyres close to limit
All brake pipes caught underneath,and front fuel line insecure
Body corroded around front lower arm mountings
Body corroded around rear spring upper mounting
Both front shock absorber covers require refit
Both headlamps a little dull
Both rear tyres getting low on inner edge
Fuel cap seal starting to perish/crack
Nearside front tyre low on edges
Offside front indicator light full of condensation
Offside front tyre very low on outer edge
Rear exhaust box corroded
Steering box drag link rubber perished/leaking
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside ball joint on drag link has slight play
rear brake hoses slightly perished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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S989 MGN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 S989 MGN, 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 S989 MGN registered?
S989 MGN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 1998.
Is S989 MGN safe to buy?
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