MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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general underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nsf bulkhead starting to rust and rust on edges of floors and boot floor
osf inner wing chassis rail in engine bay and bulkhead rusting
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill rusted and holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nsf bulkhead starting to rust and rust on edges of floors and boot floor
osf inner wing chassis rail in engine bay and bulkhead rusting
Brake servo corroded
Excessive corrosion (holed) to rear bumper advise attention
Front Ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking
Fuel pipes perishing/cracking
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in both front seats
Vehicle generally corroded
View of brake pads obscured
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake servo corroded
Excessive corrosion (holed) to rear bumper advise attention
Front Ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking
Fuel pipes perishing/cracking
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in both front seats
Vehicle generally corroded
View of brake pads obscured
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All coil springs and brake servo are heavily corroded
Corrosion in boot area
Corrosion to body of vehicle
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Fuel filler cap seal cracking
Underside of vehicle generally corroded
View of brake pads obscured
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wiper blades worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Fuel filler cap seal cracking
All coil springs and brake servo are heavily corroded
Corrosion in boot area
Corrosion to body of vehicle
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Underside of vehicle generally corroded
View of brake pads obscured
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wiper blades worn
Excessive corrosion to O/S/R of vehicle but not within prescribed area advise attention soon
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel filler cap seal is perishing/cracking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fog light not working
Some corrosion to vehicle
Unable to view thickness of all brake pads
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Excessive corrosion to O/S/R of vehicle but not within prescribed area advise attention soon
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel filler cap seal is perishing/cracking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fog light not working
Some corrosion to vehicle
Unable to view thickness of all brake pads
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Coolant leak
all coil springs corroded
front number plate damaged
rear fog lamp switch faulty
underside of vehicle has been fully undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
age cracking on propshaft rear rubber coupling
battery insecure
corrosion on floor/chassis
general corrosion on exhaust
light switch loose
some corrosion on boot floor
some corrosion on suspension components
Floor pan inside vehicle is corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside sunvisor insecure
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear boot floor is holed
Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed so unable to inspect body/suspension/brakes etc for corrosion
fuel filler cap seal perishing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Floor pan inside vehicle is heavily corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel filler cap seal perishing
N/S sunvisor insecure
O/S/R boot floor is holed
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed so unable to inspect body/suspension /brakes ect for corrosion and general condition
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
underside of vehicle in poor rusty conditon
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s front inner wheel arch/floor area severe corrosion but not yet within a prescribed area.
underneath of vehicle is thickley covered in underseal which may be hiding more corrosion,this should be checked into further
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VOB 88S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 VOB 88S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VOB 88S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 1978.
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