MOT Status
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95,806 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undercarriage and suspension components heavily undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all underside components covered in underseal
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all underside components covered in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all underside components covered in underseal
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads wearing thin
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
n/s/f brake binding slightly.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
EXHAUST TAILBOX CORRODED.
GENERAL OIL LEAKS.
R/H NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DULL.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.
EXHAUST TAIL SECTION SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
L/H WING INDICATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
L/H/F AND REAR BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
L/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
ONE NOZZLE AT L/H WASHER JET NOT WORKING.
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.
EXHAUST CORRODED.
GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.
INNER SURFACE OF L/H/R BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
L/H/R AND L/H/F BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.
EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.
L/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
SMALL BULGE AT R/H/F BRAKE HOSE.
L/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
METAL FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR EXHAUST SECTION.
SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED.
L/H/F BRAKE BINDING.
METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.
REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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ABZ 455 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 ABZ 455, 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 38 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 ABZ 455 registered?
ABZ 455 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1988.
Is ABZ 455 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABZ 455 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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