MOT Status
ValidMileage
19,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured on fuel pump (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
n/s/f fog lamp cracked
slight corrosion on rear exhaust
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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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A226 SYX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 A226 SYX, 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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What year was A226 SYX registered?
A226 SYX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 November 1983.
Is A226 SYX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A226 SYX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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