MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
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 floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front sub frame will have to be removed to do repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie will need attention (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing will need attention soon (6.1.B.2)
vehicle has very bad tranmisson leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre wall cracking badly
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B609 PGV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B609 PGV, 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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B609 PGV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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