MOT Status
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116,508 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearings slight roughness
general component corrosion
oil leak(s)
parking brake play
rear fuel pipe badly corroded and deteriorated
rear suspension arms front bushes worn/movement
steering/suspension/wheel bearing play/movement
tyres slightly perished
general component corrosion
oil leak(s)
parking brake play
rear fuel pipe badly corroded & deteriorated
steering/suspension/wheel bearing slight play/movement
tyres perished
oil leak(s)
parking brake play
some component corrosion
steering/suspension and wheel bearing play/movement
tyres perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both suspect (5.1.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
play parking brake
some components corroded
steering/suspension slight play
tyres slightly perished, osf perished
Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel pipes slight corriosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe going onto fuel filter at rear corroded. ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to front fuel lines slightly corroded. ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes very slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. offside catch not locking in (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes very slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre cracking due to age
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
centre rod in steering sligt play at ball
slight twist in o/side rear brake hose
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
centre rod in steering sligt play at ball
exhaust deteriorated
slight twist in o/side rear brake hose
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
slight brake bind n/s/f
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
exhaust rubber mounts perished
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
advise rear brakes to be serviced
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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C553 UMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C553 UMX, 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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C553 UMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 1986.
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