MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Both propshaft dampers deteriorated
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both propshaft dampers deteriorated
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak ()
both propshaft dampers deteriorated
Oil leak
both propshaft dampers deteriorated
exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
both propshaft dampers deteriorated
exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
nearside rear tyre perishing
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiperblade starting to split
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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LFR 605W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 LFR 605W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LFR 605W registered?
LFR 605W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is LFR 605W safe to buy?
The MOT history for LFR 605W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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