MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,734 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlights just meet requirments
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension
rear exhaust box deteriorating
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension
exhaust system deteriorating
rear exhaust box deteriorating
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension
exhaust system deteriorating
rear exhaust box deteriorating
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front propshaft mount worn and perished
long travel service brake
o/s/r brake slight binding
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front propshaft mount worn and perished
long travel service brake
o/s/r brake slight binding
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front propshaft rubber mount starting to split
front subframe mounting bushes worn
signs of corrosion floor,chassis and suspension
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front propshaft rubber mount starting to split
front subframe mounting bushes worn
signs of corrosion floor,chassis and suspension
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
many areas of corrosion
n/s/r lower panel heavily corroded
o/s/r brake ferule heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
many areas of corrosion
n/s/r lower panel heavily corroded
o/s/r brake ferule heavily corroded
corrosion on front and rear suspension, front and rear valanc e corroded and holed, brake ferrules corroded, rear silencer corroded, door sills corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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APB 608Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 APB 608Y, 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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APB 608Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 February 1983.
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