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ExpiredMileage
101,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four caliber bolt lock plates missing
sub frame mounting bushes worn
under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail prop (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four brake calipers missing locking plates for retaining bolts
covers fitted masking some testable items
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill end/inner sill corrosion/holed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre side walls cracked,
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre side walls cracked,
Exhaust system in poor condition
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight leak of exhaust gases from manifold
Tyre side walls starting to perish
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both rear tyres strating to perish
under side of vehicle goiung rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A255 NJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 A255 NJO, 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 A255 NJO registered?
A255 NJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A255 NJO safe to buy?
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