MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
boot not open
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
boot not open
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
boot not open/unlock
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all welding repairs heavy under seal
brake servo /master cylinder damp
exhaust at manifold slightly loose
fuel filter corroded
head lamp reflectors starting to deteriorate
o/s front inner wing corroding
o/s rear disc pad anti rattle spring broken
rear brakes binding slightly
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all welding repairs heavy under seal
brake servo /master cylinder damp
exhaust at manifold slightly loose
fuel filter corroded
head lamp reflectors starting to deteriorate
o/s front inner wing corroding
o/s rear disc pad anti rattle spring broken
rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both headlight reflectors becoming deteriorated
Both rear brakes slightly binding
Corrosion on fuel pipe to rear of vehicle
Front exhaust flange bolts becoming loose
Front shock absorbers have perishing on mounting rubbers
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front outer sill around jacking point very corroded but not within a prescribed area
Oil leak
One fuel filter very corroded
Slight dampness around servo
Slight exhaust blow around manifold area
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Both front inner wing panels heavly undersealed
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside front tyre slightly perished
Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Both front inner wing panels heavly undersealed
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside front tyre slightly perished
Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front inner wing panels under bonnet and wheel arch areas have been treated with very thick underseal
both headlight aims on very bottom of limit
front subframe mountings showing slight movement
nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge
offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion under underseal but not excessive
slight imbalance on rear foot brake application
underside of vehicle has been treated with thick underseal
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
under body heaverly under sealed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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EJR 234W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 EJR 234W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EJR 234W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 1980.
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