MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust heat shield corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive screenwash (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive screenwash (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to nearside front floor pan adjoining outer sill
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Lower Sills Slightly Corroding
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (1.1.A.3e)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Wheel Leaking Tyre Air Pressure
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Lower Sills Slightly Corroding
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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NNT 585W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 NNT 585W, 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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NNT 585W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1981.
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