MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both rear discs worn and slightly rusted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Seal on fuel cap starting to perish
both rear tyres wearing on edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T551 ALR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 T551 ALR, 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 T551 ALR registered?
T551 ALR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 1999.
Is T551 ALR safe to buy?
The MOT history for T551 ALR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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