MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear slight oil leak from rear diff
Front Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear slight oil leak from rear diff
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount perished (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount persished (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
exhaust box slightly deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
middle exhaust box outer layer deteriorated
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated
offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust centre box outer layer deteriorated
bothrear tyre worn on inner edges
oil leak
oil leak rear diff
under trays
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f indicator lens broken-not affecting operation or colour
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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UPV 29 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 UPV 29, 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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What year was UPV 29 registered?
UPV 29 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1996.
Is UPV 29 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPV 29 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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