MOT Status
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89,788 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust box outer cover corroding and peeling off
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Indicator lamp has condensation but light works
Offside Front Coil spring corroded in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Indicator lamp has condensation but light works
anti roll bar bushes perised
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
under tray fitted.
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both. (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
slight corrosion underneath.
under trays fitted underneath.
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
under trays fitted underneath.
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise exhaust starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W161 RLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 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 W161 RLD, 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 W161 RLD registered?
W161 RLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2000.
Is W161 RLD safe to buy?
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