MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,906 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chip in o/s headlamp
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
age cracks in all tyres
o/s headlamp chipped
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
age cracks in all tyres
o/s headlamp chipped
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front brake binding
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake binding
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering idler mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake binding
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake binding
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot full of water
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot full of water
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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WLR 153 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 WLR 153, 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 42 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 WLR 153 registered?
WLR 153 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1984.
Is WLR 153 safe to buy?
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