MOT Status
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87,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Chip in windscreen
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside has surface rust
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake discs staring to corroded on inner face
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside rear tyre down to 3mm
offside rear suspension lower bush on hub worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Wiper poor replace soon. Sill covers fitted.
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Y488 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 Y488 XKL, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y488 XKL registered?
Y488 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2001.
Is Y488 XKL safe to buy?
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