MOT Status
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92,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
Oil leak from engine
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion in non prescribed areas on outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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5491 RW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 5491 RW, 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 5491 RW registered?
5491 RW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is 5491 RW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 5491 RW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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