MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,373 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion on offside front wing
Light rust under vehicle
Both front brake discs corroded
Fog light switch faulty - tell tale not working
Front subframe mounting bushes worn
Nearside front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear subframe mounting bushes worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front brake discs corroded
Fog light switch faulty - tell tale not working
Front subframe mounting bushes worn
Nearside front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear subframe mounting bushes worn
front suspension crossmember mounting bushs worn
play in steering column & steering box.
front discs corroded
nsf floor corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside front inner wheel arch holed
oil level over full
underbody corrosion
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
play in steering
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both spotlight glasses broken
underbody corrosion
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front spotlights glass broken
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FWW 234L is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 FWW 234L, 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 55 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 FWW 234L registered?
FWW 234L is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is FWW 234L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FWW 234L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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