MOT Status
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77,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
High level brake light not working
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
High level brake light inop
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear both c.v boots perished
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear both c.v. boots perished
Under trays fitted
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
front brake discs have a slight lip
front wheel bearings have minor play
front wiper blade smears screen slightly
offside front shock absorber weeping
parking brake pedal has long travel
rear brake discs slightly pitted
slight weep of oil from steering box
various small chips in windscreen
Both front lower arm front bushes slightly pereshed
Both rear brake flexi hoses pereshed
Dampness on steering box
Front brake discs slightly lipped
Slight misting of oil on offside front shock absorber
Slight movement in nearside front anti-role bar end bush
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Various small chips in windscreen
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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W196 LDK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 W196 LDK, 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 W196 LDK registered?
W196 LDK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2000.
Is W196 LDK safe to buy?
The MOT history for W196 LDK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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