MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,348 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slightly movement detected in steering box
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both front rear wheel bearing are not tested
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Both front outers sills are excessively corroded,not in the prescribed area and not affecting the steering or the braking.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
N/S and O/S outer door sills corrodred
N/S rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
N/S and O/S outer door sills corrodred
N/S rear wheel arch corroded
O/S rear wheel arch corroded
signs of perishing on all front sub frame bushs
signs of wear on the nearside front shock top mount
slight play in the offside front wheel
steering box and P.A.S pipes damp
surface corrosion on the rear metal brake pipes
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
signs of perishing on all front sub frame bushs
signs of wear on the nearside front shock top mount
slight play in the offside front wheel
steering box and P.A.S pipes damp
surface corrosion on the rear metal brake pipes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
gearbox damp
slight play in both the front wheels
steering box damp
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
gearbox damp
slight play in both the front wheels
steering box damp
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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MMG 33W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 MMG 33W, 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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MMG 33W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1981.
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