MOT Status
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75,285 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper suspension rubber mounting perishing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides of vehicle, side walls starting to bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
middle exhaust corroded
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper suspension rubber mounting perishing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides of vehicle, side walls starting to bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
middle exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres low 225/55r16
battery insecure
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
battery insecure
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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TIA 40 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 TIA 40, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of TIA 40?
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What year was TIA 40 registered?
TIA 40 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1996.
Is TIA 40 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TIA 40 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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