MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,246 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
sills rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.A.1)
All brakes haveslight bined felt by hand
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear arches corroded
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
All brakes haveslight bined felt by hand
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear arches corroded
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
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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A957 FRC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 A957 FRC, 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 A957 FRC registered?
A957 FRC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A957 FRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A957 FRC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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