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109,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center t union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from center t union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center t union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from center t union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at anti-roll bar attachment bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake hose fouling wheel/tyre when on full lock left
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front brake hose rubbing against wheel when on full lock
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front brake hose rubbing against wheel when on full lock
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn anti squat (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front wiper blade slight deteriorated
front wiper blade slight deteriorated
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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SXS 500 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 SXS 500, 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 39 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 SXS 500 registered?
SXS 500 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 February 1987.
Is SXS 500 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SXS 500 shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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