MOT Status
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27,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper coil spring mounting bracket rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front steering intermediate drop am has slight play
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper coil spring mounting bracket rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering intermediate drop am has slight play
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front cracking
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front cracking
all 4 tyres cracking
both front wheel bearings slight noise
both front and n/s rear tyres cracking
front subframe mounts worn
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nsr tyre low outer edge
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nsr tyre low outer edge
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre low outer edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre low outer edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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6159 SP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 6159 SP, 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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6159 SP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1986.
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