MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All brake pipes slightly coroded under wheel arches close to brakes, ok this time.
Gearbox oil leak.
O/S/R wheelarch has corrosion, no sharp edges.
One rear exhaust rubber held together with cable tie.
Rear diff weeping oil.
Rear flexis - ferrules slightly corroded.
Slight play in steering on both sides, lots of joints on these.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
All brake pipes slightly coroded under wheel arches close to brakes, ok this time.
Gearbox oil leak.
O/S/R wheelarch has corrosion, no sharp edges.
One rear exhaust rubber held together with cable tie.
Rear diff weeping oil.
Rear flexis - ferrules slightly corroded.
Slight play in steering on both sides, lots of joints on these.
Both rear brake discs pitted - performance ok.
Front brake imbalance higher than normal at 18%.
O/S/R quarter panel under body rusty. Not structural so advise only.
O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge - just legal.
Rear brake pipes greased making inspection more difficult - seem ok.
Slight gearbox oil leak.
Slight movement in O/S/R trailing arm bush.
Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links.
Slight play in steering on both sides.
Slight rear diff oil leak.
Underbody covered in fresh body schulz making inspection more difficult.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Both rear brake discs pitted - performance ok.
Front brake imbalance higher than normal at 18%.
O/S/R quarter panel under body rusty. Not structural so advise only.
O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge - just legal.
Rear brake pipes greased making inspection more difficult - seem ok.
Slight gearbox oil leak.
Slight movement in O/S/R trailing arm bush.
Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links.
Slight play in steering on both sides.
Slight rear diff oil leak.
Underbody covered in fresh body schulz making inspection more difficult.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
car has electrical fault. battery /starting fault.
front subframe moved when hung free,and lowered.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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YNA 395X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 YNA 395X, 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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YNA 395X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1981.
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