MOT Status
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54,641 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Link pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear disc exsissive worn (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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DES 82V is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 DES 82V, 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 38 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 DES 82V registered?
DES 82V is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1988.
Is DES 82V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DES 82V shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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