MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,597 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. inner and outer sills and body corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. Inner and outer sills corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. inner and outer sills and body corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. Inner and outer sills corroded but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/sill area corroded as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/sill area as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill closure panel area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate incorrect Both. (0.1 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine oil leaks.
N/S/F Body panel corroded.
Offside Front seatbelt inertia lock mechanism sometimes sticky
all 4 coil springs are corrodedand look to be sagging with age
both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
front bumper insecure - bumper isnt secured at sides due to rusted fasteners but isnt likely to fall off
rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Bumper insecure bumper isnt secured at sides due to rusted fasteners but isnt likely to fall off ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front seat belt inertia lock mechanism is sometimes sticky
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded all four coil springs are corroded, and look to be sagging with age (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (to 't' junction) (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. runners are very sticky (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer rubber missing (7.1.1)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement four mounting bushes have deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Bumper insecure bumper isnt secured at sides due to rusted fasteners but isnt likely to fall off ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front seat belt inertia lock mechanism is sometimes sticky
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded all four coil springs are corroded, and look to be sagging with age (2.4.C.1b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside (2.2.A.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
coolant leak
oil leak
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
coolant leak
oil leak
Coolant leak
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s rear tyre has slight cracks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s rear tyre has slight cracks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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AGT 766W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 AGT 766W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AGT 766W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1981.
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