MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle underside undersealed
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle underside undersealed
Both front sills showing slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily undersealed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to the right hand side of steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle underside undersealed
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front sills showing slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily undersealed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to the right hand side of steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle underside undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear slight brake bind
hazard switch intermittent correct operation
wiper blades torn but clear windscreen effectively
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear slight brake bind
hazard switch intermittent correct operation
wiper blades torn but clear windscreen effectively
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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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A348 VUU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 A348 VUU, 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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A348 VUU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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