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109,387 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innerwing under unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innerwing under unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear DRAIN BUNG MISSING
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
RUST O/S/F & N/S/F SILL AREA
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside front fog light not working
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1of2 n/s washers inoperative
corrosion to n/s sill
corrosion to o/s sill
corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch
corrosion to rear fuel pipes
damage to n/s/f road wheel outer rim
perishing to n/s/f o/s/f sub frame mounting bushes
play in steering box
signs of fluid around steering box
strong advise perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
1of2 n/s washers inoperative
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion to n/s sill
corrosion to o/s sill
corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch
corrosion to rear fuel pipes
damage to n/s/f road wheel outer rim
perishing to n/s/f o/s/f sub frame mounting bushes
play in steering box
signs of fluid around steering box
strong advise perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
damage to n/s/f road wheel
damage to n/s/f seat belt
perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres
signs of corrosion to both sills
signs of corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch
signs of fluid around steering box
smoke from exhaust
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
signs of corrosion to both sills
damage to n/s/f road wheel
damage to n/s/f seat belt
perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres
signs of corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch
signs of fluid around steering box
smoke from exhaust
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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G461 XLO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 G461 XLO, 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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G461 XLO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 1989.
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