MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front no tread on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak engine area
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front no tread on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak engine area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp glass cracked
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel arch line not secure
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp glass cracked
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel arch line not secure
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp cracked and condensed
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber ram noisy
Offside Front wheel arch liner on offside front is loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front nearside front shock absorber upper bearing stiff
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front nearside front shock absorber upper bearing stiff
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front shock absorber upper bearing stiff
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front shock absorber upper bearing stiff
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings
nearside and offside front tyres wearing low and on edges.
nearside and offside rear brake pipes coroding slightly.
nearside front wing damaged and coroded.
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
nearside and offside front brake pipes coroding.
nearside and offside rear brake pipes coroding
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside and offside front brake pipes coroding.
nearside and offside rear brake pipes coroding
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage to n/s/f wing.
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage to n/s/f wing.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN, DRIVERS SIDE, NOT LARGER THAN 10MM
EXHAUXT CENTRE BOX OUTER CASE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND BACK BOX TO CENTRE BOX JOINT ROTTEN, NOT BLOWING
HALF OF BOTH FRONT WASHER JETS INOP
VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, NOT EXCESSIVE
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
centre exhaust mounting splitting
rear exhaust section rusty
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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L889 BFV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,414 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 L889 BFV, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L889 BFV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1993.
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