MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all freont (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside and nearside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all freont (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside and nearside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general surface corrosion under vehicle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame all bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame all bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes have movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all brake pipes covered in grease.
general corrosion under vehicle.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes have movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all brake pipes covered in grease.
general corrosion under vehicle.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion towing eye area (6.1.A.1)
brake pipes greased
oil leak
exhaust in poor conditon
slight play in steering gear
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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G213 RCW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 G213 RCW, 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 37 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 G213 RCW registered?
G213 RCW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 1989.
Is G213 RCW safe to buy?
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