MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,293 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both headlamps -- Level just acceptable on lower level.
Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust section corroding
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Both headlamps -- Level just acceptable on lower level.
Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust section corroding
Front brake pipe and hose collars corroding
Fuel cap seal perishing
Rear drive -shaft gaiters deteriorating
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating , with slight leak--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Sign of corrosion both front and rear coil springs
Sign of repair O/S/F floor pan and by both rear sub-frame mounts
Staining around fuel pump area
Both N/S & O/S front steel brake pipes and brake hose collars corroding.
Both rear inner CV boots perishing
Fuel cap seal perishing
Rear exhaust section corroding
Staining around fuel pump
Both front brake pipes corroding slightly
Both rear inner CV boots perishing
Front brake hose collars corroding
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Rear exhaust silencer corroding
Front brake hose collars corroding
Both front brake pipes corroding slightly
Both rear inner CV boots perishing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Rear exhaust silencer corroding
Both Headlamp Aims On Lowest Limit -- Just Acceptable
Front Subframe & Suspension Components Corroding
Fuel Cap Sealing Ring Perishing
O/S Seat Belt Fluffing
Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded & Leaking-- Repaired With Paste --RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Sign Of Corrosion Front Steel Brake Pipes & Brake Hose Collars
Sign Of Slight Freeplay In Steering
Slight Corrosion O/S/F Chassis Rail
Underbody Repairs Covered In Underseal
Coil Springs Corroding
Free Play In Steering
Front Brake Pipes Corroding / O/S/F Brake Hose Collar Corroding
Fuel Cap Seal Perishing
O/S Seat Belt Fluffing
O/S/F Brake Pad Wear Indicator Mount Loose / Insecure
Rear Brake Discs Corroding
Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding & Leaking Slightly
Underbody Repairs Covered In Underseal
1 of 2 centre exhaust mounts missing/exhaust mounts perishing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
free play in steering,slight play in steering joints
fuel cap seal perishing
nsf tyre side wall perishing
os head lamp aim on lowest limit acceptable
osf and nsf floor pans corroding outside prescribed areas
rear brake pads low,rear brake discs worn and pitted,recommend attention
slight noise from osf wheel bearing,recommend attention
Both Front Tyre Walls Perishing--& Wearing On Edges
FRont Subframe Mount Bushes Perishing
Fuel Cap Sealing Ring Perishing
Fuel Pump Feed Pipe Retaining Clip Broken Recommend Attention
N/S/F Brake Hose Slightly Chaffed
O/S Wiper Blade In Poor Condition
O/S/ Front Floor Pan Showing Sign Of Corrosion
Play In Steering
Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding
Read Brake Discs Slightly Worn
Sign Of Corrosion Around Brake Servo Unit
Sign Of Corrosion Around Rear Exhaust Section
Washers Poor --Recommend Attention
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPB 953V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 94,606 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 FPB 953V, 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 47 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 FPB 953V registered?
FPB 953V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is FPB 953V safe to buy?
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