MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slight corrosion on brake pipes at rear.
some scratches on windscreen.
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion by battery
Corrosion on chasis by bulk head under vehicle offside.
Slight corrosion on brake pipes at rear.
corrosion by offside front chasis (in wheel arch)
some scratches on windscreen.
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight corrosaion around o/s front chasis.
Some slight corrosion around bulkhead nearside.
Some slight corrosion around n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar centre mounts.
Slight corrosaion around o/s front chasis.
Some slight corrosion around bulkhead nearside.
Some slight corrosion around n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar centre mounts.
front number plate slight damage
heavy corrosion behind brake servo and above steering knuckle at bulk head
heavy corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch
heavy corrosion o/s/f chassis
heavy corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill
heavy corrosion r/o/s wheel arch by anti roll bar mount
o/s washer jet weak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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CJ 2838 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 CJ 2838, 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 CJ 2838 registered?
CJ 2838 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is CJ 2838 safe to buy?
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