MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,321 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts covered in spray (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Idle high
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering arms
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Differential oil leak
Engine oil leak.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil level not visible on dipstick
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Under-body and component corrosion
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer rusty, holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Differential oil leak
Engine oil leak.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil level not visible on dipstick
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Under-body and component corrosion
Differential oil leak
Engine oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Some under-body component corrosion
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under-body and component corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Engine oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under-body and component corrosion
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened with reduced contact area (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened with reduced contact area (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres wearing inner shoulders
Perishing of suspension rubber bushes
Some rust front and rear brake pipes
Under-body and component corrosion
Front exhaust heat shield loose
Perishing of front suspension rubber bushes
Under-body and component corrosion including front and rear brake pipes
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust heat shield loose
Perishing of front suspension rubber bushes
Under-body and component corrosion including front and rear brake pipes
Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm
Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm
Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre wearing inner quarter and close to legal limit.
both near side offside anti roll bar link bushes perrishing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both near side offside anti roll bar link bushes perrishing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
see original vt32
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
engine speed slightly high
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A7 RTT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 A7 RTT, 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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A7 RTT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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