MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,462 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
General surface corrosion to underbody & suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
unable to check the brake pad thickness through the wheels
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
General surface corrosion to underbody & suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
unable to check the brake pad thickness through the wheels
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50x15v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50x15v (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake and fuel pipes covered in grease
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Various oil leaks, gearbox,rear axle and power steering.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre cracked/split on the inner side wall
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight oil leaks gearbox and rear axle
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f brake binding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f brake binding
exhaust middle box blowing
n/s/f brake binding
n/s/r tyre tread getting low
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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RRL 496Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 RRL 496Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RRL 496Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 1983.
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