MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box severe oil leak (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion by bumper (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion by bumper (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal brake pipes beginning to rust (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal brake pipes beginning to rust (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
differential oil leak
gearbox oil leak
slight play in steering box
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Off side front wheel bearing slightly noisey.
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear axle leaking oil.
Off side front wheel bearing slightly noisey.
Rear axle leaking oil.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion starting o/side rear wheel arch
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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C510 SNJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 C510 SNJ, 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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C510 SNJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1986.
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