MOT Status
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100,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened at suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter rear underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres are slightly worn on edges and perished
fire damadge to interior
slight corrosion to front and rear suspension
slight oil leak from steering box
slight play to osf steering idler
vehicle idling high
vehicle underbody has slight corrosion in places
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres are slightly worn on edges and perished
fire damadge to interior
slight corrosion to front and rear suspension
slight oil leak from steering box
slight play to osf steering idler
vehicle idling high
vehicle underbody has slight corrosion in places
EVIDENCE OF FIRE DAMAGE INSIDE CAR
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
VARIOUS ITEMS IN CABIN SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAT/FIRE DAMAGE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR FUEL PIPES TO FUEL PUMP CORRODED
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
offside and nearside inner wheel arches corroded and holed
rea fuel line to fuel pump badly corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DJN 738X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DJN 738X, 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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What year was DJN 738X registered?
DJN 738X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 1982.
Is DJN 738X safe to buy?
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