MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front bumper mounting corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front bumper mounting corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
both front brake sticking
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
free play in steering wheel
nearside front floor corroded
offside front tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking
oil leak
very slight free play in steering
both front brakes sticking
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
n/s sill slightly corroded
n/s/f floor ( inner arch at bottom ) corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38%, n/s/r brake sticking (3.7.B.5b)
both front brakes sticking
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
n/s sill slightly corroded
n/s/f floor ( inner arch at bottom ) corroded
o/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking
oil leak
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 32% (3.7.B.6b)
very slight free play in steering
Oil leak
front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracking
n/s floor (outer) holed not within prescribed area
n/s inner floor holed not within a prescribed area
n/s sill holed, not within a prescribed area
n/s/r brake sticking slightly
o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge
slight free play in steering
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracking
n/s floor (outer) holed not within prescribed area
n/s inner floor holed not within a prescribed area
n/s sill holed, not within a prescribed area
n/s/r brake sticking slightly
o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge
slight free play in steering
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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888 EYW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 888 EYW, 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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888 EYW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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