MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
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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2J853 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 2J853, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 2J853 registered?
2J853 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 1985.
Is 2J853 safe to buy?
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