MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,933 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All anti roll bar linkage bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
All anti roll bar linkage bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
offside front and nearside front ........ slight play in king pin bushes
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front and nearside front ........ slight play in king pin bushes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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FPH 57C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 50,770 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 FPH 57C, 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 61 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 FPH 57C registered?
FPH 57C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1965.
Is FPH 57C safe to buy?
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