MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished and split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
emission co and hc too high
Non obligatory mirror damaged
indicator switch worn
missfire ?
nearside rear tyre flat
offside rear tyre perished
offside spot u/s
play in steering
rear axle bushes worn
rust coming through repairs and surface rust (recommend new welding carried out)
screen marked
smokes
suspension height wrong?
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
indicator switch worn
missfire ?
nearside rear tyre flat
offside rear tyre perished
offside spot u/s
play in steering
rear axle bushes worn
rust coming through repairs and surface rust (recommend new welding carried out)
screen marked
smokes
suspension height wrong?
Non obligatory mirror damaged
drivers seat worn
general steering wear
horn poor
indicator stalk worn
nearside rear lens dull
offside rear tyre worn inner edge
play in steering box
rear axle bushes worn and rust
rust coming through front repairs
rust coming through rear repairs (recommend further investigation)
washer switch fault
windscreen marked
nearside rear lens poor
rear axle bushes worn
general steering wear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rust coming through repairs at rear and front
screen marked
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
general steering wear
nearside front rim damage
nearside rear lens poor
nearside steering link damage
offside rear tyre 3mm
rear axle bushes worn
rust coming through repairs at rear and front
screen marked
near side front flich/floor holed/corroded
water pump leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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BMS 589K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 BMS 589K, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BMS 589K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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