MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle Identification Number In Windscreen Deteriorated
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Emergency Cap Fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle Identification Number In Windscreen Deteriorated
chassis number in windscreen deteraited
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust silencer corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
underside of vehicle rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
underside of vehicle corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
VEHICLE UNDERSIDE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front 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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SL 6811 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SL 6811, 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 SL 6811 registered?
SL 6811 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 1998.
Is SL 6811 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL 6811 shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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