MOT Status
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120,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff o/s/r output seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rhf lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak on rear diff
Wipers poor
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower arm ball joint gaitors. (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres worn on inside edge.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall not to cord.
Offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall not to cord.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wipers poor.
Both front tyres worn on inside edge.
Offside front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front tyres worn on inside edge.
Offside front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight brakes bind from o/s/r wheel
slight play in both lower suspension arm ball joints
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front fog lamp inop
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front fog lamp inop
reverse lamp inop
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside headlamp beam slightly poor, but not to dazzle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside headlamp beam slightly poor, but not to dazzle
headlamp beams generally poor but not resulting in dazzle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
headlamp beams generally poor but not resulting in dazzle
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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D9 RGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 D9 RGT, 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 D9 RGT registered?
D9 RGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1987.
Is D9 RGT safe to buy?
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