MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front subframe has been repaired
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside has signs of repair and heavily under silled
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front subframe bracket has been repaired
Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside has shows signs of repair and is heavily undersilled
Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished /split .
Both rears and offside front metal brake pipes are corroded.
Nearside Front Lower arm mounting ,to sub - frame damaged and has had weld repair ,also partly worn away .
Nearside Front Outer sill and inner wheel arch holed and corroded .
Various corrosion on the underside ,unable to check due excess body sealer.
Brake pedal has little reserve travel
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Front subframe on the nearside has been repaired where lower arm locates
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
evidence of tyres touching on full lock but not doing it at time of test
nearside front sub frame were lower arm joins has had a large repair
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
evidence of tyres touching on full lock but not doing it at time of test
nearside front sub frame were lower arm joins has had a large repair
FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS ,BUSHES SPLIT
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORROED SLIGHTLY
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative AND REAR (1.4.B.1b)
FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS ,BUSHES SPLIT
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORROED SLIGHTLY
brake pedal rubber is worn
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake pedal rubber is worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight rear brake imbalance
slight bind offside front brake
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside front headlamp poor image
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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8599 MX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 8599 MX, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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8599 MX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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