MOT Status
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130,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake application uneven
slight bind o/s/r wheel
underside car / all prescribed areas corroded
underside car / brake pipes undersealed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both sides front floor corroded outside of prescribed area
vehicle under body under-side heavily under-sealed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside front floor corroded.
nearside front wheel arch(rear) corroded.
nearside inner & outer sill corroded
offside front wheel arch(rear) corroded.
offside inner & outer sill corroded
vehicle underneth covered with (black) spray.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
vehicle has been undersaaled unable to do full visual corrosion checks
vehicle heavily undersealed
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
vehicle heavily undersealed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
under car undersealed
front anti-roll bar rubbers perished
all brake pipes undersealed
underside car corroded
underside car undersealed
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
undersidee car undersealed †underside car corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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B130 XWR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 B130 XWR, 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 41 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 B130 XWR registered?
B130 XWR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 1985.
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