MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION CHASSIS LEG CORRODED
NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY
REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED ON OUTER CASING
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW BETWEEN CENTRE AND DOWN PIPE FIXING SECTION
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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YLW 285X is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,510cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 YLW 285X, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of YLW 285X?
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What year was YLW 285X registered?
YLW 285X is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1989.
Is YLW 285X safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLW 285X shows 6 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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