MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,590 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test a zone. ()
oil leak.
oil leak.
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked. (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak.
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion NEAR JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER MISSING, (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion NEAR JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate damaged
general oil leaks
metal brake pipes corroded
power steering hoses damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perishing
front number plate damaged
general oil leaks from engine and gearbox
metal brake pipes corroded
power steering hoses damp
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
front number plate damaged
both rear tyres perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general oil leaks from engine and gearbox
metal brake pipes corroded
power steering hoses damp
Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
ROUGHNESS AT NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL ALSO AT NEAR SIDE REAR
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine and gearbox leaking oil
front number plate cracked
fuel pipes corroding
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and worn/cut
o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
rear brake hoses slightly perished
rear brake pipes corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine and gearbox leaking oil
front number plate cracked
fuel pipes corroding
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and worn/cut
o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
rear brake hoses slightly perished
rear brake pipes corroding
Brake pipes rusty Steering bushes perished slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes corroded
front registration plate slightly cracked
rear brake discs lipped
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate slightly cracked
outer door sills corroding around front jacking points
rear brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust mounting rubbers worn and splitting
rear fuel pipes corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate slightly cracked
outer door sills corroding around front jacking points
rear brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust mounting rubbers worn and splitting
rear fuel pipes corroding
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
outer door sills corroding near front jacking points
rear exhaust box mounting rubbers splitting
slight play in steering box
windscreen slightly chipped
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A669 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 A669 TYV, 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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A669 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 1984.
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