MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
chip in windscreen
corrosion offside rear floor pan
front number plate cracked
handbrake indicator light not working
headlamp flash not working
headlamp indicator lamp not working
nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter perished
offside rear drive shaft gaiter perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chip in windscreen
corrosion offside rear floor pan
front number plate cracked
handbrake indicator light not working
headlamp flash not working
headlamp indicator lamp not working
nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter perished
offside rear drive shaft gaiter perished
front subframe bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement
headlamp telltail lamp not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
front subframe bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement
headlamp telltail lamp not working
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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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A229 YGJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 A229 YGJ, 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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What year was A229 YGJ registered?
A229 YGJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1984.
Is A229 YGJ safe to buy?
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