MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside rear wheel arch area rusting
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer wheel arch area rusting
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
Both front jacking point areas heavily corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on testable limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on testable limit (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion around both front jacking points
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front steering idler bush has slight play
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre is low
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front steering idler bush has slight play
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre is low
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre is low on outer edge
offside front tyre is low on inner egde
slight play in nearside steering idler bush
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre is low on outer edge
offside front tyre is low on inner egde
slight play in nearside steering idler bush
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres rare low on edges
slight play in nearside steering idler bush
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres rare low on edges
slight play in nearside steering idler bush
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust emissions hydro-carbons high at idle
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
stone chip in o/s/f headlamp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blades are splitting
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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APM 780Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 APM 780Y, 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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APM 780Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1983.
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