MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,568 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear and front coil springs slightly corroded.
slight oil leak.
vehicle underbody slightly corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front sill corrosion
under vehicle, front suspension has stone chip sprayed/underseal on suspension joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre inner edge showing wear
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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COW 8K is a 1984 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 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 COW 8K, 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 42 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 COW 8K registered?
COW 8K is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is COW 8K safe to buy?
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