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ExpiredMileage
116,278 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
differential oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front flexible brake hose ferule corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front flexible brake hose ferule corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak engine
Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Oil leak engine
oil leak
rear suspension bushes perished
some exhaust mounts missing
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside wiper blade slight split in rubber
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drivers seat (inner runner) seems insecure
O/S wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspect ABS warning light wired to alternator light, but cannot confirm correct light sequence.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drivers seat (inner runner) seems insecure
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspect ABS warning light wired to alternator light, but cannot confirm correct light sequence.
O/s/f anti roll bar mounting rusty
o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrule rusty
rear brake application slightly uneven
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MJB 63 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 MJB 63, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MJB 63 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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