MOT Status
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
N/s/f sill corroion
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/f sill badly corroded
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/f sill badly corroded
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
ADVISE : SIGNS OF SEAPAGE FROM REAR SHOCK ABSOBERS.
ADVISE : STEERING DAMPER LEAKING OIL.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISE : SIGNS OF SEAPAGE FROM REAR SHOCK ABSOBERS.
ADVISE : STEERING DAMPER LEAKING OIL.
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
sills starting to corrode
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
sills starting to corrode
Corrosion showing in front offside chassis at anti roll bar fixing. Nearside rear tyre is worn down 3mm and cracking. Front suspension lower arms are corroded.
Strongly Advise: Offside front tyre is cracked and worn low.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Corrosion showing in front offside chassis at anti roll bar fixing. Nearside rear tyre is worn down 3mm and cracking. Front suspension lower arms are corroded.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Strongly Advise: Offside front tyre is cracked and worn low.
ADVISE : CORROSION IN FRONT SUSPENSION OFF SIDE ANTI -ROLL BAR MOUNTING.
ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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E7 OSR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 E7 OSR, 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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E7 OSR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1988.
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