MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?
Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJX 398V is a 1980 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 66,882 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 Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJX 398V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 46 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BJX 398V registered?
BJX 398V is a 1980 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 30 December 1980.
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