MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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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FVO 612L is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 FVO 612L, 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 39 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 FVO 612L registered?
FVO 612L is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 1987.
Is FVO 612L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVO 612L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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