MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
COMPLETE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN WAX OILED, RESTRICTING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
COMPLETE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN WAX OILED, RESTRICTING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all from 1997 - 2006 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under body under sealed
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
N/S/F BRAKE BINDING
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
N/S/F BRAKE BINDING
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres old 1999 y o m
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Nearside rear tyre old 1997 y o m
Offside rear tyre old 2006 y o m
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front tyres old 1999 y o m
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Coolant leak hose clip to inlet manifold loose ()
Nearside rear tyre old 1997 y o m
Offside rear tyre old 2006 y o m
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake pipe corroding o/s/r hose to three way connector
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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E683 MBJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 E683 MBJ, 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 E683 MBJ registered?
E683 MBJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E683 MBJ safe to buy?
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