MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,912 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly not working at all (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off not working at all (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on not working at all (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both not working at all (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs very corroded
Front number plate cracked
Front tyres slight wear edges/cracking
Nearside Front brake slight lag
Nearside Front outer sill corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake lag-22%
Nearside Rear light lens holed
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear outer sill and closing panel corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
handbrake lever travel high
non-standard alloy wheels fitted
radiator very poor condition
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front outer sills corroded and holed not in prescribed area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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YLX 231X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 231X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YLX 231X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1982.
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