MOT Status
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105,060 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear tyres tread depth worn low
o/s rear tyre worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear tyres worn
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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50 SE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 50 SE, 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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50 SE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1989.
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