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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front position lamp(s) not working nearside (1.1.A.3b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at offside front and nearside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front tyre perished
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Offside rear body panel corroding
Rear fuel pipe corroding
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake judder on light brake application detected
front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
vehicle condition poor and heavily corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake judder on light brake application detected
front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
vehicle condition poor and heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
o/s rear wheel arch rusting
o/s rear wheel arch rusting
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine burning oil
front & rear brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front & rear brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front registration plate damaged
general condition of vehicle poor
rear differential leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate has slight damage
rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate has slight damage
offside front wiper blade slightly split
rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes across rear of vehicle corroding
corrosion forming in offside and nearside rear sill areas
front number plate deteriorating/damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes across rear of vehicle corroding
corrosion forming in offside and nearside rear sill areas
front number plate deteriorating/damaged
ABS pump mounting bracket corroded
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bulkhead area below battery holed and corroded
hazard warning light switch operation poor
power steering pump contaminated with oil
ABS pump mounting bracket corroded
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bulkhead area below battery holed and corroded
hazard warning light switch operation poor
power steering pump contaminated with oil
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion forming on rear brake pipes across rear of vehicle
headlamp aims jsut within acceptable limit
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion forming on rear brake pipes across rear of vehicle
headlamp aims jsut within acceptable limit
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D205 MWL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 D205 MWL, 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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D205 MWL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 1986.
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