MOT Status
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64,138 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
play in steering box not excessive
rear exhaust silencer deteriated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rear surface (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
rear silencer deteriated
slight play in steering box
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
center & rear exhaust mount rubbers perished
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
center & rear exhaust mount rubbers perished
slight engine oil leak
slight freeplay detected in steering - suspect excessive end float in the defective steering damper to be the cause.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front lower suspension swivels boots are split
rear exhaust silencer deteriated
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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459 ETA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 459 ETA, 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 40 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 459 ETA registered?
459 ETA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is 459 ETA safe to buy?
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