MOT Status
ValidMileage
136,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
o/s/f floor corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F wheel bearing slighty noisy
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise front number plate cracked
advise n/s/f o/s/r tyres close to lim it
advise slight blow rear ex/box
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A885 TBW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 A885 TBW, 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 A885 TBW registered?
A885 TBW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A885 TBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A885 TBW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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