MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear brake discs corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
both rear brake discs corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface corrosion to rear brake discs
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
surface corrosion to rear brake discs
Front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
non structural corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system deteriorated ,baffels loose inside middle box has been repaired previous by welding
oil dampness to engine and gearbox
slight corrosion to under body and chasiss
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system deteriorated ,baffels loose inside middle box has been repaired previous by welding
oil dampness to engine and gearbox
slight corrosion to under body and chasiss
Front and rear tyres are perished and cracking
all four tyres are perished on sidewalls
slight corrosion to osf suspension mount
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls
slight corrosion to underbody
slight corrosion underbody
both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded
slight wear in nearside front steering idler arm bushes
surface corrosion to exhaust system in places
surface corrosion to underbody in places
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded
slight wear in nearside front steering idler arm bushes
surface corrosion to exhaust system in places
surface corrosion to underbody in places
previous welding repairs to centre silencer
slight binding of off side front brake
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight oil leak from rear diff
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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86 EBJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 86 EBJ, 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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86 EBJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 1986.
Is 86 EBJ safe to buy?
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