MOT Status
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97,725 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished but still functional (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished but still functional (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced localised surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded medium (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security below brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND WELDS ON CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front WASHER JET SLIGHTLY BLOCKED
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended DOES NOT LOCK WHEN LOCKED INTO STORK (7.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND WELDS ON CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front WASHER JET SLIGHTLY BLOCKED
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
fuel line/system, corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rea box condition/peeling (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearsuide lower reading 297/353 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust, too flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
floor/sills/ surface corrosion
fuel system/pipe/s corrosion
suspension items surface corrosion
fuel system/pipe/s corrosion
rear box peeling
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
brake pipe ferrules rust all
floor/sills/body surface corrosion
fuel system/pipe/s corrosion
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel slight binding
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
floor/sills/body surface corrosion
fuel system/pipe/s corrosion
oil leak
rear box condition
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel slight binding
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
floor/sills/body surface corrosion
fuel system/pipe/s corrosion
oil leak
rear box peeling
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished.
near side front service brake is slightly binding on.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel filler cap sealing rubber is perished.
near side front service brakes binding on.
off side front lower wing is corroded/holed.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust corrosion.
front service brakes show imbalance.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust corrosion.
front service brakes show imbalance.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/f fog light not working
rear exhaust box corroded (not blowing)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/f fog light not working
rear exhaust box corroded (not blowing)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate cracked
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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F79 OVK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 F79 OVK, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F79 OVK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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