MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS /FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION /COIL SPRINGS COMPONENTS CORRODED / POWER STEERING LEAKS OFF STEERING BOX UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS CRACKING/HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut on inner shoulder no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
front and rear coil springs corroded /outer shocker casings front and rear suspension components corroded / front upper top mounts rubbers perished
hand brake effort on limit
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened UPPER TOP MOUNTS SOFT AND PERISHED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT
POWER STEERING BOX DAMP
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS OUTER CASINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened UPPER TOP MOUNTS SOFT AND PERISHED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT
POWER STEERING BOX DAMP
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS OUTER CASINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
front brake discs corroded /power steering box seeping /hand brake travel on limit
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear both sides (2.7.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
various suspension componants corroded front and rear
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides upper top mounts perished (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
exhaust in poor condtion cat ratling
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides upper top mounts perished (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
exhaust in poor condtion cat ratling
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
off side exhaust cat rattling
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
off side exhaust cat rattling
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres worn low on tread.
exhaust system corroded.
n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge (border line)
o/s/f door check strap broken.
p/steering box damp.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both antiroll bar bushes worn on suspension arms
off side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
n/s hand brake has lower effort than o/s
steering box damp near pinion seal
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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T651 RYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T651 RYG, 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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T651 RYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1999.
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