MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,734 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective Both rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Slight oil leak on gearbox
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Both rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Slight oil leak on gearbox
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shock absorber chalked (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front worn on inner edge
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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NIW 8477 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 NIW 8477, 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 44 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 NIW 8477 registered?
NIW 8477 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 1982.
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