MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath
unable to fully assess chassis etc due to outer coatings applied not standard
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath
unable to fully assess chassis etc due to outer coatings applied not standard
unable to fully inspect sills due to sill skirts fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
brake appears to bind on n/s/r
unable to fully inspect sills due to sill skirts fitted
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted
offside front tyre is slightly cracked
under body is covered in black under seal
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted
offside front tyre is slightly cracked
under body is covered in black under seal
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear floor look like its been welded repair from inside
unable to full test outer sill due to covers being fitted
under body cover in black under seal unable to fully access welding repairs
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear floor look like its been welded repair from inside
unable to full test outer sill due to covers being fitted
under body cover in black under seal unable to fully access welding repairs
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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BBH 659P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,028 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 BBH 659P, 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 50 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 BBH 659P registered?
BBH 659P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 1976.
Is BBH 659P safe to buy?
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