MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,628 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Welded patches
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside and nearside body sills corroding.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front and Offside front lower sills are corroded but are not in any prescribed area
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear lower body is corroded
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Subframe Mounts are slightly weak but not considered excessive
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front lower body area is corroded but is considered excessive
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front lower body area is corroded but is considered excessive
Oil leak
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all ball jionts have slight play
engine oil leak
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
oil around steering box
rear brake pads getting low
rear suspension arm rubber bushs deteriorated but not resulting in movement
slight movement on handbrake lever
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
oil around steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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HTT 293N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 HTT 293N, 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 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HTT 293N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1975.
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