MOT Status
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139,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to metal pipes O/S and N/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded in places (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (Marked Yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded in places (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T271 RMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 T271 RMY, 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 T271 RMY registered?
T271 RMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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