MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wingto suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Position lamp switch insecure broken (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wingto suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise front wings corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise front wings corroded
advise offside back plate rubbing
offside front lower wing corroded heavy !!
Corrosion to body work but not deemed prescribed areas
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion to body work but not deemed prescribed areas
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front wing corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front wing corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A3 TBN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 A3 TBN, 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 A3 TBN registered?
A3 TBN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A3 TBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 TBN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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