MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake pipes corrodeing
heavy surface corrosion on suspension components
roof corrodeing
tyres starting to perish
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
neaside front to rear fuel lines corroded
offside front vehicle corroded not within prescribed area
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)
brake pipes corroding
front number plate cracked
fuel pipes badly corroded
offside rear wing corroding
rear brake discs corroding and slight brake judder
rear coil springs corroding but lower part not clearly visible
slight corrosion near top of front suspension damper mounts
slight play in front subframe mounts
slight play in steering drop arms and in track arms
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front and rear brake discs corroding
front and rear sills corroding around jacking points
front number plate cracked
fuel pipes badly corroded
rear axle bushes perishing
rear brake pipes corroding
rear suspension coil springs corroding
slight corrosion near rear suspension coil spring mounts
slight dampness around steering box
slight play in steering idlers
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight play in steering idlers
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front and rear brake discs corroding
front and rear sills corroding around jacking points
front number plate cracked
fuel pipes badly corroded
rear axle bushes perishing
rear brake pipes corroding
rear suspension coil springs corroding
slight corrosion near rear suspension ncoil spring mounts
slight dampness around steering box
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine oil leaks
front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly
front to rear fuel pipes corroding
rear axle mounts perishing slightly
slight play in steering link ball joints
slight rear brake imbalance
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F790 DGJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F790 DGJ, 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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F790 DGJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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