MOT Status
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71,153 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Washer jet not working
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))
n/s/r anti roll bar mount area , o/s/r sill-floor and o/s/f chassis all corroding
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))
n/s/r anti roll bar mount area , o/s/r sill-floor and o/s/f chassis all corroding
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm , very close to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all rear (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
o/s/f chassis, o/s/r sill-floor and n/s/r anti roll bar mount area all starting to corrode
slight fuel staining, to fuel pump area possible leaking .
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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D285 NWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D285 NWJ, 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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What year was D285 NWJ registered?
D285 NWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1986.
Is D285 NWJ safe to buy?
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