MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,508 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
all coil springs corroded
under-body and suspension corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front outer sill corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n/s/f bumper starting to corrode
n/s/f shocker has mist of oil
rear flexi metal ends corroding and wearing
slight play in both front seat backs
slight wear in front and rear bushes
steering box has seapage of oil
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front seats backing have slight play
front and rear suspension components corroding and getting weak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front seats backing have slight play
front and rear suspension components corroding and getting weak
Oil leak
both front seats play
fuel pipes corroding
n/s/f inner wing corroded not in perscribed area
both front lower arms corroding in arm dish
both front springs corroded
front suspension frame bush worn,split
slight noise in front wheel bearing
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front lower arms corroding in arm dish
both front springs corroded
front suspension frame bush worn,split
slight noise in front wheel bearing
both front coil springs corroding
oil leak from engine
rear flexi's metal ends corroding
rear subframe bushes splitting from casing
steering box damp
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy
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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A199 FVO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 A199 FVO, 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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A199 FVO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 1983.
Is A199 FVO safe to buy?
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