MOT Status
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83,640 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from area near oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from area near oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight play in steering arms
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight play in steering arms
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front fog lamp inop.
Offside Rear tyre cracking ,deteriorated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside , offside (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front fog lamp inop.
Offside Rear tyre cracking ,deteriorated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside , offside (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked.
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked.
radiator leaking.
viscous fan inopperative
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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D290 HUV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 D290 HUV, 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 39 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 D290 HUV registered?
D290 HUV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 1987.
Is D290 HUV safe to buy?
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