MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced neat flexi brake pipe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around upper coil spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around upper coil spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear brake binding
rear brake discs heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak around water pump area
offside rear brake binding
rear brake discs heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
tyres starting to perish
exhaust emits slight smoke under acceleration
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight smoke from exhaust
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight smoke from exhaust
offside front fog light lense cracked
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
tyres perishing on vehicle
windscreen washer pipe T piece leaking
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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CFL 473 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 CFL 473, 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 43 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 CFL 473 registered?
CFL 473 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is CFL 473 safe to buy?
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