MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,503 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underside showing some signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
underside showing some signs of corrosion
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Front brake dust shields corroded
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Front brake dust shields corroded
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp stuck on all gears
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake dust shields corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front floor pan corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside body sill slightly corroded
brake pipes under sealed not allowing full examination
Front brake dust shields corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front floor pan corroded
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside body sill slightly corroded
Oil leak engine ()
brake pipes undersealed
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
brake pipes corroded covered with underseal
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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WGD 74W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 WGD 74W, 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 45 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 WGD 74W registered?
WGD 74W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 1981.
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