MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advisorys on refusal certificate
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
engine smokes, battery losse & tray. under body all inner arches thick underseal, front subfrme bushes worn
os indicater tell tail in opp (audible)& hazard
slight play in steering
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine smokes underbody heavy undersilled general underbody corrosion
miss fire engine
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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GOX 598W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GOX 598W, 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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How do I check the history of GOX 598W?
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What year was GOX 598W registered?
GOX 598W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.
Is GOX 598W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GOX 598W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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