MOT Status
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110,321 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel off side and near side (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not lit (4.5.3 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play off side and near side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
tyre valves deteriorated
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
tyre valves deteriorated
Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside mirror glass deteriorated
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight leakage (2.1.5 (a))
front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)
oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
noise ON FRONT SUSPENSION . BAFFLES GONE AND RATTLE IN EXHAUST
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
ODD TIMES DIP SWITCH STICKS
RUSTED FLOOR N/S AND O/S FRONT WILL LET WATER IN
8444 AND 8167
ABS UNIT INSECURE O/S FRONT AS BEEN FAILED UNDER MASTER CYLINDER LIST
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A456 JDC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 A456 JDC, 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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A456 JDC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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