MOT Status
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54,556 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All tyres perished/cracking.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp gives poor beam image.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak General engine area.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp gives poor beam image.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak from engine
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak from engine
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
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C783 DDE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C783 DDE, 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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C783 DDE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C783 DDE safe to buy?
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