MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust mounting missing [one]
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
engine slightly smokey
slight front brake bind
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f slight brake bind
Advise brake system/caliper overhaul
Advise nsf brake drag/holding on
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advise co level close to limit
Advise nsf brake drag/holding on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
jubilee clip on fuel hose from tank to pump badly corroded and split(no fuel leak evident)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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A288 MSH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 A288 MSH, 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 A288 MSH registered?
A288 MSH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A288 MSH safe to buy?
The MOT history for A288 MSH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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