MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside front floor area corroded/holed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front floor area corroded/holed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres heavily delaminating
nearside front floor area corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres heavily delaminating
nearside front floor area corroded
Coolant leak
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on offside rear inner upper steel brake pipe
light corrosion on rear chasis
nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx worn inner edge
offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx
slight blow at exhaust nearside front manifold
corrosion on rear chasis
nearside rear brake pipe ferrule corroded
nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edge no visible tread
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on part of tyre
rear exhaust rubber hanger delaminated
stone chip in zone b of screen 30mm approx
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion on rear chasis
nearside rear brake pipe ferrule corroded
nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edge no visible tread
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on part of tyre
rear exhaust rubber hanger delaminated
stone chip in zone b of screen 30mm approx
left hand exhaust manifold blowing.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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A899 WAV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 A899 WAV, 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 A899 WAV registered?
A899 WAV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 1983.
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