MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Evidence of wear in steering damper.
Squeak coming from steering,appears to be on nearside?
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Center rubber mounting badly deteriorated.
Evidence of wear in steering damper.
Squeak coming from steering,appears to be on nearside?
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake hose guide grommets missing,both sides
nearside seatbelt release button missing,but operational
rear fog not working,not required prior to 1/4/1980
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake hose guide grommets missing,both sides
nearside seatbelt release button missing,but operational
rear fog not working,not required prior to 1/4/1980
Coolant leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
SLIGHT EARTH FAULT O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FTM 499L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 FTM 499L, 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 54 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 FTM 499L registered?
FTM 499L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is FTM 499L safe to buy?
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