MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose and wiring chafing on full right hand lock (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Both front tyres wearing unevenly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Idle speed is sporatic
Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint power steering/ transmission fluid (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Oil leak ()
all four jacking points are corroded
transmission fluid leaking from bell housing area
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)
front outer sills corroded
front sill end/inner wheel arches corroded and holed
offside inner sill corroded
rear inner and outer sills corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to front and rear inner wheelarches and outer sills
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to front and rear inner wheelarches and outer sills
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front lower wheel arches have slight corrosion
slight oil leak from rear diff area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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B524 FGC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 B524 FGC, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B524 FGC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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