MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear moderate brake bind (signs of disc overheated)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear moderate brake bind (signs of disc overheated)
Oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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E291 OWO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 E291 OWO, 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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E291 OWO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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