MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
steering damper damp
NEARSIDE REAR BOTTOM ROSE BUSH SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION
NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD
Brake pipe excessively damaged OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)
ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION
FRONT SHOCKERS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL
NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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T218 JWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 T218 JWJ, 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 T218 JWJ registered?
T218 JWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T218 JWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for T218 JWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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