MOT Status
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39,791 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear slight damage to n/s/r wheel arch underside of rear 1/4 panel
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken rear light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear slight damage to rear wheel arch under bumper
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
All 4 road springs corroded.
Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light lens cracked, attention soon.
FRONT WASHERS POOR
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Slight oil leak o/s of engine.
Front wipers smear
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
N/S/R tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust box rattles. Attention soon.
Nearside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion to rear of arch.
Offside Front brake binding slightly.
Centre exhaust box rattles.
Fuel breather pipe split under n/s/f wheel arch.
Slight brake bind o/s/f, attention soon.
o/s/f seat alittle stiff going back & forth, attention soon.
Centre section of exhaust rattling
Baffles rattling in centre box and possibly in front too
Slight play at nearside rear wheel area - possibly bearing
Sound deadening is adrift under bonnet
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Baffles rattling in centre box and possibly in front too
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play at nearside rear wheel area - possibly bearing
Sound deadening is adrift under bonnet
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion on all suspension components
heavy water damage to both number plates
wear on front tyre edges
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion on all suspension components
heavy water damage to both number plates
wear on front tyre edges
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear No. plate soon require replacement.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F782 JJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F782 JJN, 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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F782 JJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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