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114,486 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipes Corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer & Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion inside wheel arches and underside
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion inside wheel arches and underside
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front inner sill area corroded/wheel arch
Offside Front inner sill area/wheel arch
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and radiator mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and radiator mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front inner sill area corroded/wheel arch
Offside Front inner sill area/wheel arch
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED
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BUB 88A is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 BUB 88A, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BUB 88A is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 1986.
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