MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front offside tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front offside tyre worn on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust corroded
n/s/r tyre worn low on edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear metal brake pipe corroded
sill covers and under trays fitted
unable to view rear coil springs fully
rear metal brake pipe corroded
sill covers and under trays fitted
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leaks
front indicators starting to fade
front under tray poorly secured
rear exhaust in poor condition
rear metal brake pipes corroding
dampness around steering box no leak at time of test
sill covers and under tyres fitted
unable to view front and rear coil springs fully
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine undertray insecure
nearside rear tyre under-inflated
offside rear tyre worn
trims fitted to outersills
engine undertray insecure
nearside rear tyre under-inflated
offside rear tyre worn
trims fitted to outersills
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
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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SLZ 2487 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 SLZ 2487, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SLZ 2487 registered?
SLZ 2487 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is SLZ 2487 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SLZ 2487 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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