MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link Rod Broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front road wheel has been welded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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W388 UCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W388 UCW, 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 W388 UCW registered?
W388 UCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W388 UCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W388 UCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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