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444 LXN

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,027 mi
Last recorded130,027 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 LXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 130,027 miles

Jacking points corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 129,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 21 Feb 2023 129,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,011 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,979 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 127,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 125,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 123,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 119,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 118,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 116,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 117,627 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,041 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

front and rear tyre sidewalls are cracked

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis and cross member corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2011 117,037 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

front and rear tyre sidewalls are cracked

offside and nearside front floors corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis and cross member corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 114,366 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 114,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear cross member / chassis is corroded

offside front floor is corroded

offside rear brake is tight

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

slight transmission fluid leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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444 LXN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 444 LXN, 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 39 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 444 LXN registered?

444 LXN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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