MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under tray has a misting of oil
Rear exhaust corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust centre box corroded
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside outer/arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside upper mountings deteriorated/splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/inner wheel arch. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose Offside and nearside body, mountings loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded in places. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroding in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust centre box corroded
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside outer/arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside upper mountings deteriorated/splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/inner wheel arch. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose Offside and nearside body, mountings loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded in places. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroding in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front slight [play rack end balljoint
Offside Front slight play rack end ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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T438 ONV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 T438 ONV, 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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T438 ONV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1999.
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