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120,409 miAbove average mileage for this year
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CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL/INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
MAIN BEAM TELL-TALE LIGHT INOPERATIVE
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
MAIN BEAM TELL-TALE WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE
VARIOUS REPAIRS TO CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.0% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Sub-frame insecurely attached 2 X SECURING BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MAIN BEAM TELL-TALE WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE
VARIOUS REPAIRS TO CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
All four tyres slightly perishing
Vehicle under sealed from front to rear
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All four tyres slightly perishing
Vehicle under sealed from front to rear
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underseal covered throughout to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front wippers only just clearing screen
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake hose bulging under pressure x3 (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
front wippers only just clearing screen
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
under seal all over
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underneath heavily under sealed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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C456 BNX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 C456 BNX, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C456 BNX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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