MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust support rubbers cracking
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rubber hanger broken
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust rubber broken
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Whole under side of vehicle under sealed
fuel hose on pump old and perished
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
slight play in steering box
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting on front end of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight play in steering box
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength With in 30cm of antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak from rear diff
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle under sealed front to rear
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rust on osf inner wing by lower radiator mount
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
vehicle under seal front to rear
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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B740 CGF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 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 B740 CGF, 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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B740 CGF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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