MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,529 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering arm deformed but serviceable both front (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Both (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front link pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake effort lower than N/S
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front link pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake effort lower than N/S
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
OSR Tyre has Nail in Tread
Engine Oil Leak Close to Starter Motor
ALL suspension bushes perished
Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ALL suspension bushes perished
Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in all four front subframe bushes
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
*** O/S/R AND N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS,BUSHES RUBBING ON METAL WASHERS ***
Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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BNZ 879 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 BNZ 879, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BNZ 879 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 1983.
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