MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside front brake back cover slightly damaged centre drag link dust cover split front underside cannot eximened due to undertray
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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W186 VLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W186 VLC, 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 W186 VLC registered?
W186 VLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 July 2000.
Is W186 VLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W186 VLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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