MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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TDB 486R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 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 TDB 486R, 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 49 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 TDB 486R registered?
TDB 486R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is TDB 486R safe to buy?
The MOT history for TDB 486R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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