MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside rear light cluster damaged {taped over}
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill {not within in 30cm of prescribed area} (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside rear light cluster damaged {taped over}
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill {not within in 30cm of prescribed area} (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front tyres cracking between treads
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front tyres cracking between treads
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside and offside outer sill corroded and holed outside any prescribed area's
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside and offside outer sill corroded and holed outside any prescribed area's
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion o/s rear inner wing to boot floor
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perrishing on outer sidewall
Oil leak
advise front and rear tyre walls cracking
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
advise front and rear tyre walls cracking
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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FNP 374W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FNP 374W, 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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FNP 374W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.
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