MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to offside front wheel arch
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bulkhead rusting on ends behind front wings
crossmember behind front bumper rusted badly
forward corners of boot floor rusty near anti roll bar mounts
tyres old and starting to perish
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
os bulkhead and front crossmember behind bumper rusty and slight rust on front inner wings
rear anti roll bar mountings on boot floor rusting
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
os bulkhead and front crossmember behind bumper rusty and slight rust on front inner wings
rear anti roll bar mountings on boot floor rusting
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to inner front pannle
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to front inner panel
corrosion to nearside front outer sill
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJH 807W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 LJH 807W, 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 46 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 LJH 807W registered?
LJH 807W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 1980.
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