MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,082 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front brake hoses slightly perished
Both front tyres slightly perished
Both rear brake hoses slightly perished
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake fluid dirty
Engine oil leaks
O/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Rear brake hoses are badly perished
Both front shock absorbers are very soft
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front wiper blade is starting to smeer
o/s/r tyre perishing heavily on outer wall
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres started to perish
suspect engine oil leak, undertray fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
both rear tyres started to perish
suspect engine oil leak, undertray fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
condensation in o/sf headlamp
o/s boot floor corroded around drain plug
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J785 GCP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 J785 GCP, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J785 GCP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J785 GCP safe to buy?
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