MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside washer weak
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside washer jets weak
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch but outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
COIL SPRINGS RUSTED
FLEXI HOSES PERISHED
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
OIL LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS
STONE CHIPS IN O/S/F HEADLIGHT
SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES
SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHED
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front number plate brocken
front suspension bushs perrished
surface rust on rear brake pipes
surface rust on sill edges
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front number plate brocken
front suspension bushs perrished
surface rust on rear brake pipes
surface rust on sill edges
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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SEC 1 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 SEC 1, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SEC 1 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1984.
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