MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
fuel cap rubber sealing deteriorating
o/s rear brakes binding slightly
oil seepage
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
fuel cap rubber sealing deteriorating
o/s rear brakes binding slightly
oil seepage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sills / chassis corroded
brake pipes corroded
front tyres on limit 205/70/14
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sills / chassis corroded
brake pipes corroded
front tyres on limit 205/70/14
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
center rear exhaust mount missing
center rear exhaust mount missing
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C511 PPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C511 PPJ, 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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What year was C511 PPJ registered?
C511 PPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C511 PPJ safe to buy?
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