MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust system has minor gas leaks
Front & Rear coil springs are corroded
Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Oil leak in the engine bay area
Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Slight free play in the steering rack / track rod ends
Under body is covered in wax oil coating
Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Flight free play in the steering / track rod ends
Front & Rear coil springs are corroded
Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Oil leak in the engine bay area
Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Under body is covered in wax oil coating
Oil leak in the engine bay area
Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Flight free play in the steering / track rod ends
Front & Rear coil springs are corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / has slight misfire
Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Mot carried out in wet & frozen conditions
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Under body is covered in wax oil coating
Exhaust has minor gas leaks
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
oil leak in the engine bay area
slight free play in the steering / track rod ends
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
195/70/14t
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all outer arches corroded
all tyres perished
front number plate cracked
fuel lines corroded
large oil leak
leak from nearside rear outer cv-boot
o/s/f wing inner guard removed due to corrosion
slight play in front subframe mount bushes
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rust proofing to ALL Jacking points/Sills.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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562 BRC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 562 BRC, 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 42 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 562 BRC registered?
562 BRC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 1984.
Is 562 BRC safe to buy?
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