MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,258 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective mount ring missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel pipes at pump/filter deteriorated
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust mounting defective mount ring missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel pipes at pump/filter deteriorated
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner and outer sill panel has corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
Rear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
wipers smearing, nearside washer jet weak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner and outer sill panel has corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
Rear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
wipers smearing, nearside washer jet weak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail near to anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to offside front inner wing below anti-lock brake unit, not significantly reducing structural strength
front subframe nearside fixing appears not fully tightened
nearside front outer sill corroded, not within prescribed area
nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge
suspect glass-fibre repairs to front inner wings and other non-prescribed areas
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail near to anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to offside front inner wing below anti-lock brake unit, not significantly reducing structural strength
front subframe nearside fixing appears not fully tightened
nearside front outer sill corroded, not within prescribed area
nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge
suspect glass-fibre repairs to front inner wings and other non-prescribed areas
Near side front sill and inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side rear inner wing slightly corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
small chip in o/s/f headlight but not affecting light out put
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GVV 197X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 GVV 197X, 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 GVV 197X registered?
GVV 197X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 1982.
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