MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,284 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake lagging in operation Spongy brake pedal (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake lagging in operation Spongy brake pedal (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
power steering pipes damp with oil
Fuel pipe union leaking from pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by steering pump (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
power steering pipes damp with oil
offside rear tyre close to wear bars
steering box damp
steering pump noisy
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
offside rear tyre close to wear bars
steering box damp
steering pump noisy
power steering pump noisy
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
power steering pump noisy
power steering pump noisy
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
OSF Fog lamp out
Oil leak
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Both front tyres have side wall cracks
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steel fuel pipes are rusted ok at point of test
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres have side wall cracks
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steel fuel pipes are rusted ok at point of test
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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F989 GNW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 F989 GNW, 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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What year was F989 GNW registered?
F989 GNW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F989 GNW safe to buy?
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