MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,359 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both front seat belt webbings are damaged but not significantly weakened
both front wheel bearing s are slightly noisy when rotated
both rear shock absorbers are showing signs of wear
corrosion forming on the brake servo
headlamp beam deflectors missing
wear indicator on the nearside front brake is detached
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front seat belts are damaged but not significantly weakened
both front wheel bearings are slightly noisy when rotated
both rear shock absorbers are showing signs of wear
corrosion forming on the brake servo
headlamp beam deflectors fitted
wear indicator on the nearside front brake is detached
beam deflectors fitted to front headlamps
both front tyres are old and are starting to perish
both front wheel bearings are slightly noisy when rotated
drivers seat belt is starting to fray
headlamp beam deflectors fitted
nearside front wheel arch holed and corroded at lower edge.
beam deflectors are fitted to headlamps
corrosion forming on nearside front floorpan.
nearside front brake pad warning device is insecure
small area of corrosion to offside front inner wing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
beam deflectors are fitted to front headlamps.
nearside front brake pad warning device is insecure.
small area of corrosion to offside front inner wing.
beam deflectors are fitted to front headlamps.
nearside front brake pad warning device is insecure.
small area of corrosion to offside front inner wing.
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion evident on n/s/f and o/s/f of vehicle but not in perscribed area
main beam tell tale innoperative
surface cracks evident on outer shoulder of both front tyres
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion evident on n/s/f and o/s/f of vehicle but not in perscribed area
main beam tell tale innoperative
surface cracks evident on outer shoulder of both front tyres
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front outer sill starting to corrode
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CFR 252V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 CFR 252V, 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 46 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 CFR 252V registered?
CFR 252V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1980.
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