MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front inner sill corroded
Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust rubber mount deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside drivers seatbelt mechanism feels rough
Poor beam pattern definition
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front drivers seat upright support becoming worn
Nearside rear brake pads worn
Oil leak
Rear exhaust section deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front door steps has got slightl corrosion spots
Both front seats bit floopy
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil Leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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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FYR 223V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,717cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 FYR 223V, 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 46 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 FYR 223V registered?
FYR 223V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1980.
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