MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Generally corroded on the underbody of the vehicle but not rotten.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play in the steering idler.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Generally corroded on the underbody of the vehicle but not rotten.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play in the steering idler.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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B763 BFJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 B763 BFJ, 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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What year was B763 BFJ registered?
B763 BFJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is B763 BFJ safe to buy?
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