MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear axle weeping oil
Both front inner sills starting to rust
Both front lower arm front and rear bushes perishing
Nearside Front Pannel corroding
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle components corroding
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar d bush area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Both front inner sills starting to rust
Both front lower arm front and rear bushes perishing
Nearside Front Pannel corroding
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle weeping oil
Underside of vehicle components corroding
Front Springs corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Springs corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sills corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
outer sills corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Squeak from steering when turned
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Under bonnet below ABS unit area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area at o/s/f anti-roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Squeak from steering when turned (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
corrosion developing under vehicle
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
corrosion developing under vehicle
Nearside rear wheel arch corroding
Offside front tyre uneven wear
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil below minimum level
hazard light switch suspect
non-standard connector to chassis brake pipe
wear in handbrake lever
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
general corrosion and repairs on underside and outer sills
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
general corrosion and repairs on underside and outer sills
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak from heater valve
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak from heater valve
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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D233 RDA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 D233 RDA, 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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D233 RDA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 1986.
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