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76,649 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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light misting of oil around steering damper
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower automatic transmission pipe has slight seepage
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both flexible couplings (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower automatic transmission pipe has slight seepage
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both flexible couplings (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Front Lower steering damper has a light misting of oil
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower steering damper has a light misting of oil
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake Servo Has Some Corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Number Plate Minor Damage
Offside Outer Sill (Under Door Shut) Some Corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Some Underside Corrosion
Steering Damper Has A Slight Fluid Leak
Steering Idler Arm Has Slight Play
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
steering damper leaking
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
steering damper leaking
Brake Servo Minor Corrosion
Gearbox Oil Cooler Pipe Corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Floor Minor Corrosion
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering Damper Fluid Leak
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades showing age deterioration. (3.4 (b) (i))
auto gearbox oil cooling pipe corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
auto gearbox oil cooling pipe corroded
Both rear tyres nearing end of their life due to age deterioration on inner and outer side walls
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Gearbox output shaft rubber coupling to propshaft had bad deterioration/wear. recommend replacing.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
noted o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall perishing
the front off-side chassis is begining to corrode adjacent to the roll-bar fixing.
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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BWL 90 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 BWL 90, 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 37 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 BWL 90 registered?
BWL 90 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is BWL 90 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWL 90 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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