MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer box corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear washer jet intermittent not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
l/h indicator warning light intermittent not working
overall play detected in steering linkage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns windscreen washer jet not working but not effecting drivers visibilty
osf tyre wearing on the edges and has cut on inner wall but not exposing any cord
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
ns windsreen washer jet not working
slight oil leak from engine
slight overall play in steering linkage
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
ns windsreen washer jet not working
slight oil leak from engine
slight overall play in steering linkage
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s washer jet not working but not effecting drivers view
slight overall play in steering linkage
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s track rod end boot split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Small hole in rear exhaust box (Not blowing)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A878 GLX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A878 GLX, 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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What year was A878 GLX registered?
A878 GLX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 1984.
Is A878 GLX safe to buy?
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