MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Sill panel is rusty
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Sill panel is rusty
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s front flexi brake hoses secured with cable ties. vehicle underside is heavily undersealed an has had welding work. front brake back plates are corroded.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
n/s/f brake flexi hose secured with cable ties
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/f brake flexi hose secured with cable ties
vehicle underbody sealed
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion has set in to vehicle underside
corrosion to nearside front sill, not within a prescribed area
nearside and offside front back plates are corroded
vehicle underside has been heavily undersealed
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion has set in to vehicle underside
corrosion to nearside front sill, not within a prescribed area
nearside and offside front back plates are corroded
vehicle underside has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear brake pipes unable to check due to excessive lubricent used
rear brakes slightly binding
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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TCD 98R is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 TCD 98R, 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 41 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 TCD 98R registered?
TCD 98R is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 1985.
Is TCD 98R safe to buy?
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