MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wiper smearing.
Nearside Front Bumper loose.
Offside Front Wing corroded.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front inner steering arm has play
Nearside Front inner steering arm has play
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Wipers smearing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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W122 PPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 W122 PPB, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W122 PPB registered?
W122 PPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2000.
Is W122 PPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W122 PPB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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