MOT Status
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153,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
brake pipes undersealed
exhaust corroded and front wings
offside washer weak
repair to offside rear suspension arm
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside sills corroded
offside headlamp cracked
offside washer jet not working
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside front sills corroded
offside head light cracked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
general underbody corrosion
offside headlight glass cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
general underbody corrosion
offside headlight glass cracked
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres perished ;
both sills blistered ;
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres perished ;
both sills blistered ;
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A51 WOS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 A51 WOS, 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 41 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 A51 WOS registered?
A51 WOS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is A51 WOS safe to buy?
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