MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s front indicators including the side indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inner tread shoulders and main tread area worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading
Nearside front indicator faded slightly
Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner tread shoulder
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight cracking in nearside rear tyres
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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X468 BGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 X468 BGU, 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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X468 BGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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