MOT Status
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56,261 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
wear in n/s rear lower suspension bush
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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B18 PBS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 B18 PBS, 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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How do I check the history of B18 PBS?
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What year was B18 PBS registered?
B18 PBS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2000.
Is B18 PBS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B18 PBS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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