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A6 SMJ

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,309 mi
Last recorded162,309 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 162,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all exhaust rubbers perished/deterioated

autotransmission oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 162,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all exhaust rubbers perished/deterioated

autotransmission oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 157,957 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 157,867 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 157,867 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 156,403 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 156,402 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 146,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 136,245 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 136,245 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 126,360 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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A6 SMJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 A6 SMJ, 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 39 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 A6 SMJ registered?

A6 SMJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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