MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (body filler) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside steering rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside steering rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust centre and rear silencer skins deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all four brake hoses slightly deteriorated
both front side repeaters slightly discoloured
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Cuts in nearside front and rear outer tyre walls
Exhaust deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion starting in near side floor
cuts in near side front outer tyre wall
cuts in near side rear outer tyre wall
exhaust in poor condition
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion starting in near side floor
cuts in near side front outer tyre wall
cuts in near side rear outer tyre wall
exhaust in poor condition
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre Perishing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
heavy damage to n/s front tyre side wall
washers poor
wipers poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
different sized tyres fitted front to rear
plastic outer cover sills fitted
windscreen washers weak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
different sized tyres fitted front to rear
plastic outer cover sills fitted
windscreen washers weak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f indicator lens broken † †plastic seal covers fitted † †fuel lines corroded † †rear metal pipe slightly corroded † †rear tyre low egdes † †different size fitted front and rear tyres
o/s/f tyre inner side wall badly cut † †play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres wearing on inner edges{close to exposing cords}
plastic outer cover sills fitted
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J107 JWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 J107 JWV, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J107 JWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1992.
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