MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnions (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnions (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
under-shield fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot within 30cm of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to front to rear steel brake pipe
slight play in steering idler
tyre tread depths all 9mm 195R14 C 106/104P
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
both rear tyres outer sidewalls showing signs of deterioration but cords not exposed
both rear tyres outer sidewalls showing signs of deterioration but cords not exposed
play.in.front.wheel.bearings..o/s/r.tyre.worn.on.outside.edge
EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
No lights fitted at time of test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play both front king pins
EXSTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO BODY UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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TGC 248E is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 TGC 248E, 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 TGC 248E registered?
TGC 248E is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 1999.
Is TGC 248E safe to buy?
The MOT history for TGC 248E shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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