MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
both front brakes binding slightly
drivers seat belt slow to retract
nearside rear brake binding slightly
parking brake lever requires excessive effort to meet minimum requirements
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
RBT performance for rear service brake 140/250
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
both front brakes binding slightly
drivers seat belt slow to retract
nearside rear brake binding slightly
oil leak from rear diff/nearside driveshaft onto exhaust
parking brake lever requires excessive effort to meet minimum requirements
Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat belt does not fully retract
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
front subframe, front mounting bushes weak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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LHD 986N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 LHD 986N, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LHD 986N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1974.
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