MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering box damp
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Chassis has slight surface corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Track rod dust cover slight wear
Offside Front Outer Track rod dust cover has slight wear
Offside Headlamp beam pattern is at maximum adjustment but legal
Underside slightly corroded in places
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front floor to inner sill slightly corroded
Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded
Body and underside slightly corroded in places
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body slighty corroded in places
Underside slightly corroded in places
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside headlamp glass cracked
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)
serious corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch and quarter panel.
serious corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and quarter panel
nearside rear tyre sidewall perished slightly.
nearside rear wheel arch corroded.
offside rear tyre sidewall perished slightly.
offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly.
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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C940 CRU 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 61.1%.
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 C940 CRU, 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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C940 CRU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 July 1986.
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