MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
arches corroded
cant see condition of all inner side of brakes due to guards
has had two patches welded on at front of chassis, covered in sealer so cant see repair
lock stops on bottom arms badly corroded
n/s/f where front bumper is mounted badly corroded
rear of battery tray corroding
shockers corroded
springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear of battery tray corroding
shockers corroded
springs corroded
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
arches corroded
cant see condition of all inner side of brakes due to guards
has had two patches welded on at front of chassis, covered in sealer so cant see repair
lock stops on bottom arms badly corroded
n/s/f where front bumper is mounted badly corroded
o/s/f bracket that holds antiroll bar on corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front floor corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A849 LRH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 A849 LRH, 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 43 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 A849 LRH registered?
A849 LRH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A849 LRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for A849 LRH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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