MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Heavy corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches
Offside rear tyre perished
corrosion to chassis and floors
corrosion to door shuts
corrosion to inner and outer sills
corrosion to rear spring mounts
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill X3 (5.2.6)
Heavy corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches
Offside rear tyre perished
corrosion to chassis and floors
corrosion to door shuts
corrosion to inner and outer sills
corrosion to rear spring mounts
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
General corrosion to underside of vehicle and around lower body panels
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre slightly perished
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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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LRD 834L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 LRD 834L, 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 54 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 LRD 834L registered?
LRD 834L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1972.
Is LRD 834L safe to buy?
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