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ExpiredMileage
97,819 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves badly perished (5.2.3 (j))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
boot floor corroded
both front inner wings corroded
front and rear floor pans corroded
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front 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)
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YLX 108X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YLX 108X, 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 YLX 108X registered?
YLX 108X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 1981.
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